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LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbia

Updated 2026-07-17 · 1,650 reviewed · 237 listed · Scored from 171 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(171) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbia
Service
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Reviews
171

What recent reviews say

Patients consistently praise their therapists and psychiatrists for genuine attention, clinical skill, and collaborative care-sessions leave people feeling heard and equipped with real strategies. Booking is simple, providers work with insurance, and staff like Tiffany Busby, Charlotte Chrisp, and Annie Old earn strong loyalty. However, billing mistakes and slow administrative responses have frustrated some, with one patient escalating issues before leaving care despite excellent clinical support.

Praised for
  • attentive, compassionate clinicians
  • good listener
  • easy booking and insurance coordination
  • therapist and psychiatrist teamwork
  • practical coping strategies
Watch-outs
  • billing errors and delays
  • poor administrative communication
  • unresponsive to escalations
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Best for: Adults and families seeking integrated therapy and psychiatric care with easy scheduling.
Think twice if: Billing and administrative responsiveness have caused problems for some; escalations may not resolve quickly.

Strengths

  • Therapist-psychiatrist partnerships with aligned treatment plans
  • Quick appointment booking and insurance coordination
  • Clinical staff named and trusted by patients
  • Specialized services: autism testing, TMS, Spravato

Worth knowing

  • Therapists named: Tiffany Busby, Charlotte Chrisp (LISW-CP), Annie Old; psychiatrists: Dr. Hammonds, Dr. Hammett, Yasmine Aurah
  • Specialties: adult and child psychiatry, autism testing, couples and family therapy, Spravato, TMS, psychological testing
  • Cancellation fee: $100
  • Online therapy available

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Therapists listen intently, involve patients in planning, and teach coping skills; psychiatrists manage medication thoughtfully and communicate clearly.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.65 average across the 156 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 98% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 79
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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8
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9

Common questions

Do you accept insurance?
Yes. Reviewers note the practice works with their insurance and booking coordination is straightforward.
Is there a cancellation fee?
Yes, $100 per their website.
Can I do therapy online?
Yes, LifeStance offers online therapy services alongside in-person appointments.

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Last updated 2026-07-17