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LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbia

Updated 2026-07-17 · 1,650 reviewed · 237 listed · Scored from 90 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(90) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingCareer & Life Coaching
LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbia
Services
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Child & Adolescent Counseling, Career & Life Coaching
Reviews
90

What recent reviews say

Staff and therapists listen without judgment and actively help patients reschedule. Dr. Walkup earns particular praise for changing lives through correct medication matches, while the team offers both in-person and virtual care tailored to first-time therapy attendees.

One patient reported no relief after two months of Spravato treatment and felt unanswered by follow-up emails. Most others report quick script processing, supportive therapy, and meaningful progress within weeks.

Praised for
  • welcoming staff who reschedule and accommodate
  • Dr. Walkup and therapy team deeply engaged
  • fast medication management and script processing
  • telehealth and flexible appointment options
  • life-changing medication adjustments and care
Watch-outs
  • Spravato treatment ineffective for some patients
  • no response to follow-up emails
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Best for: Adults and children seeking medication-focused psychiatry plus therapy with flexible scheduling options.
Think twice if: Spravato treatment outcomes unclear from limited data; one patient reported ineffectiveness and unresponded emails.

Strengths

  • Dr. Walkup's reputation for precise medication matching
  • staff accommodates rescheduling and family involvement in sessions
  • telehealth available for first appointment
  • same-day script turnaround noted by patients

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Walkup praised for correcting patients on wrong medications for years; reported life-changing results
  • Mr Freeman and Ms Goldin named as therapists helping patients through mental crises
  • Spravato (esketamine) treatment offered twice weekly requiring 5-hour visits; one patient reported lack of improvement and no email responses
  • Sasa (medication consultant) noted for identifying medication insights
  • long-term patient (almost a decade) attests to accommodation and understanding from Dr. Walkup and staff

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Therapists help patients overcome mental crisis; quick script processing and flexible virtual options praised.
Child & Adolescent Counseling
Staff accommodate family presence in first sessions; pediatric psychiatry available.
Career & Life Coaching
No review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.65 average across the 156 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 90
Review volume 85
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I do my first appointment online?
Yes, reviews confirm virtual visits available for initial appointments; you check in at the front desk afterward.
Does the office reschedule appointments easily?
Yes, recent reviews praise front desk staff for willingness to work with you on scheduling and rescheduling.
How long does medication prescription processing take?
Reviews mention getting scripts in quickly and processed the same day.

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Last updated 2026-07-17