Counselors in Midtown-Downtown Columbia: ranked picks
Midtown-Downtown Columbia has a deep bench of therapists working from individual anxiety and trauma to couples and family counseling, with a few practices blending talk therapy with EMDR, yoga, or hypnotherapy. The picks below draw on patterns across verified reviews using our methodology, weighing rating, volume, recency, and sentiment together rather than star rating alone.
Several practices here sit right around Bull Street and the historic downtown corridor, with a mix of solo practitioners and multi-counselor group offices. Virtual sessions are common across the area, useful for anyone juggling a downtown or Midtown work schedule.
44 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia Therapy and Counseling | 85 | 5 (32) | — | Long-term individual and couples work |
| 2 | Connected Therapy Practice | 82 | 5 (17) | — | Trauma, anxiety, and veterans |
| 3 | Palmetto Mental Health Counseling, LLC / Kelly Benjamin Therapy | 79 | 5 (9) | — | Anxiety and grief, long-term clients |
| 4 | Jill Smith and Associates Counseling | 78 | 4.8 (26) | — | Families and children, choice of counselor |
| 5 | Corazon Holistic Health | 75 | 4.7 (28) | — | EMDR and holistic trauma recovery |
| 6 | Everyday Wellness | 74 | 5 (10) | — | Warm, family-run counseling plus yoga |
| 7 | Watermark Hypnosis & Counseling | 74 | 4.6 (19) | — | Phobias and anxiety via hypnotherapy |
| 8 | Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia | 72 | 4.2 (151) | — | Quick access, kids and adults |
| 9 | Anchor Point Counseling | 68 | 5 (2) | — | mental health counseling |
| 10 | Matthew Headden Coaching | 67 | 5 (14) | — | mental health counseling |
| 11 | TRiY Counseling Services, LLC | 65 | 4.6 (14) | — | mental health counseling |
| 12 | Kayla Sweet Counseling | 65 | 5 (2) | — | mental health counseling |
| 13 | Christian Counseling Center | 63 | 3.8 (10) | — | mental health counseling |
| 14 | Psychology Services Center | 61 | 3 (9) | — | mental health counseling |
| 15 | Spectrum Family Solutions, LLC (DBA) | 58 | 5 (4) | — | mental health counseling |
| 16 | Grace to Heal Counseling Services | 57 | 5 (4) | — | mental health counseling |
| 17 | JJ WOLFF COUNSELING SERVICES | 55 | 5 (4) | — | mental health counseling |
| 18 | LRADAC | 54 | 3 (53) | — | substance abuse counseling |
| 19 | C. Cartee Counseling, LLC | 51 | 5 (1) | — | mental health counseling |
| 20 | Brittany Harrison | 50 | 5 (1) | — | mental health counseling |
| 21 | Banich Massey Maryanne | 48 | 4 (4) | — | mental health counseling |
| 22 | Susan Connolly-Nelson, LISW-CP, CEDS | 46 | 3.4 (5) | — | mental health counseling |
| 23 | All Seasons Counseling Mediation & Family Consulting, LLC | 46 | 2 (4) | — | mental health counseling |
| 24 | Lackey Bobbie B | 44 | 4 (3) | — | mental health counseling |
| 25 | Serenity Counseling Center,LLC | 43 | 5 (1) | — | substance abuse counseling |
| 26 | Quanetta Jefferson, LPC | 31 | — | — | mental health counseling |
| 27 | Family First Therapy | 29 | — | — | mental health counseling |
| 28 | Kaleidoscope Professional Counseling, Katie Castor LPCA | 29 | — | — | mental health counseling |
| 29 | Sacred Stories Counseling, LLC | 29 | — | — | mental health counseling |
| 30 | True Light Counseling and Consulting, LLC | 29 | — | — | mental health counseling |
| 31 | Soda City Lab | 27 | — | — | mental health counseling |
| 32 | Ashton Doby Tisdale, LISW-CP, LAC, AADC, MAC | 27 | — | — | substance abuse counseling |
| 33 | Therapy Hour with Dr. Nik | 27 | — | — | mental health counseling |
| 34 | University of South Carolina - Counseling Center | 27 | — | — | mental health counseling |
| 35 | Thomas N. Barbian, PHD | 25 | — | — | mental health counseling |
| 36 | Prisma Health Counseling - Baptist | 23 | — | — | mental health counseling |
| 37 | Krista Lever Counseling | 23 | — | — | mental health counseling |
| 38 | Empowered Princesses Therapy for Girls-Robin Shirley: Therapy for Children, Teens and Young Women in Columbia, South Carolina | 23 | — | — | child adolescent counseling |
| 39 | Elizabeth 'Lisa' Holland | 20 | — | — | mental health counseling |
| 40 | Germaine Middleton-Rasberry | 20 | — | — | mental health counseling |
| 41 | Columbia Family Guidance Center | 20 | — | — | mental health counseling |
| 42 | Maryanne B. Massey, LPC | 20 | — | — | mental health counseling |
| 43 | Gordon Lucy | 20 | — | — | mental health counseling |
| 44 | Peace Counseling and Wellness | 20 | — | — | mental health counseling |
Ranked picks

Columbia Therapy and Counseling
score 85/100Clients report years of sustained progress thanks to Tim Bedford's deep-listening approach and practical coping tools, in person or virtually.

Connected Therapy Practice
score 82/100Kevin Coleman pairs 15+ years of experience with a warm, adaptable style that reviewers say makes trauma work feel safe.

Palmetto Mental Health Counseling, LLC / Kelly Benjamin Therapy
score 79/100Kelly Benjamin's practice draws praise for compassion and consistency, with some clients returning over five years.

Jill Smith and Associates Counseling
score 78/100A multi-counselor Bull Street practice where named staff like Amy Hanson and Kelsey get specific praise for family and play therapy.

Corazon Holistic Health
score 75/100Named therapists Kim and Melanie Peebles get strong marks for EMDR work inside a downtown space that also offers yoga and sound baths.

Everyday Wellness
score 74/100A small family-run practice where therapists like Ashley and L'Toia Benjamin are singled out for listening skills in a calming setting.

Watermark Hypnosis & Counseling
score 74/100Dr. Mau's hypnotherapy gets credit for fast relief from phobias, though one detailed account flagged concerns worth reading before booking.

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia
score 72/100A larger practice with counselors praised for work with anxious children, though one serious complaint about medication management stands out.

Anchor Point Counseling
score 68/100Two recent reviewers praised Traylor Disbrow for creating a safe, comfortable practice environment and delivering measurable progress in counseling.

Matthew Headden Coaching
score 67/100Matthew Headden works with clients on diet, fitness, and mindset together, treating weight loss and health as emotional and spiritual work as much as physical.

TRiY Counseling Services, LLC
score 65/100Reviewers consistently praise Dr.

Kayla Sweet Counseling
score 65/100Both reviewers describe a warm, inclusive practice where staff understand queer identity and mental health.

Christian Counseling Center
score 63/100Reviewers report deep difficulty reaching staff by phone and frustration with the Integrity program's lack of transparency on safety concerns.

Psychology Services Center
score 61/100One patient stayed over a year and made real progress; another left feeling dismissed and misrepresented in writing.

Spectrum Family Solutions, LLC (DBA)
score 58/100Reviewers consistently cite Dr.

Grace to Heal Counseling Services
score 57/100Cheryl brings warmth and practical clarity to therapy.

JJ WOLFF COUNSELING SERVICES
score 55/100Jennifer Wolff has earned consistent five-star praise over two decades from individual clients, military-serving organizations, and EAP networks.

LRADAC
score 54/100Clients who connect with clinical staff report transformation and respect; several say LRADAC is the only place they'll return to.

C. Cartee Counseling, LLC
score 51/100One reviewer over eight years ago praised Cindy's calm, non-judgmental demeanor and welcoming office, calling it like sitting with a trusted friend.
Brittany Harrison
score 50/100One reviewer gave a perfect rating.

Banich Massey Maryanne
score 48/100Three reviewers found Maryanne's therapy transformative, praising her warmth, expertise in grief and CBT, and ability to help resolve long-standing patterns.

Susan Connolly-Nelson, LISW-CP, CEDS
score 46/100Eating disorder specialists value her expertise and no-excuses accountability; recovery outcomes are real.

All Seasons Counseling Mediation & Family Consulting, LLC
score 46/100One client reports a serious positive experience with a responsive team and good progress with Ms.

Lackey Bobbie B
score 44/100One long-term client credited Bobbie with transforming their life over six years and praised her compassion and the team's support.

Serenity Counseling Center,LLC
score 43/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Quanetta Jefferson, LPC
score 31/100Quanetta Jefferson is a licensed counselor with 6 years in practice, offering individual counseling for depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, and related concerns in Midtown-Downtown Columbia and online.


Kaleidoscope Professional Counseling, Katie Castor LPCA
score 29/100Review evidence is limited for this business.

Sacred Stories Counseling, LLC
score 29/100Sacred Stories Counseling is an LPC-led practice in Midtown-Downtown Columbia offering anxiety, depression, trauma, and abuse counseling using evidence-based approaches.

True Light Counseling and Consulting, LLC
score 29/100Review evidence is limited.

Soda City Lab
score 27/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Ashton Doby Tisdale, LISW-CP, LAC, AADC, MAC
score 27/100Review evidence is limited.

Therapy Hour with Dr. Nik
score 27/100Limited review data available.

University of South Carolina - Counseling Center
score 27/100Review evidence for this business is limited.

Thomas N. Barbian, PHD
score 25/100Review evidence is limited.

Prisma Health Counseling - Baptist
score 23/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Krista Lever Counseling
score 23/100Review evidence is limited.

Empowered Princesses Therapy for Girls-Robin Shirley: Therapy for Children, Teens and Young Women in Columbia, South Carolina
score 23/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Elizabeth 'Lisa' Holland
score 20/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Germaine Middleton-Rasberry
score 20/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Columbia Family Guidance Center
score 20/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Maryanne B. Massey, LPC
score 20/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Gordon Lucy
score 20/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Peace Counseling and Wellness
score 20/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.