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Best Therapists And Counselors in West Columbia, SC (2026)

246 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in West Columbia: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia, RP Score 75/100; 4.7★ from 309 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 14

    Most-reviewed: Three Rivers Behavioral Health, 580 Google reviews at 2.3★, the most of 246 ranked; ranked #14.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

246 West Columbia therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 30 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 246 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in West Columbia at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in West Columbia at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia754.7★ (309)Columbia, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia744.3★ (166)Columbia, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Pellicer Counseling LLC744.7★ (51)West ColumbiaSat · Evenings—
4Chudney Gadson Counseling733.7★ (3)West Columbia——
5Hopkins Counseling and Consulting, LLC735.0★ (23)West ColumbiaSat—
6Lynnie Leopard, MRC725.0★ (4)Columbia, 1 mi away——
7Carolina Behavioral Care, Inc.724.2★ (15)Columbia, 2 mi away——
8Three Rivers Midlands712.0★ (82)West ColumbiaSat · Sun · Evenings—
9LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Cayce714.6★ (245)Cayce, 1 mi away——
10Grief and Bereavement Resource Center Inc715.0★ (14)West ColumbiaSat · Evenings—

The 246 best therapists and counselors in West Columbia, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in West Columbia

    #1 Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia

    Based in Columbia, 4 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 309 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 309 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    113 Executive Pointe Blvd #104, Columbia, SC 29210
    View profile for Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia(803) 573-9453

  3. #3 Pellicer Counseling LLC

    Based in West Columbia

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 51 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    915 Shull St, West Columbia, SC 29169
    View profile for Pellicer Counseling LLC(803) 608-3257

  6. #6 Lynnie Leopard, MRC

    Based in Columbia, 1 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    140 Stoneridge Dr #210, Columbia, SC 29210
    View profile for Lynnie Leopard, MRC(803) 312-2752

  8. #8 Three Rivers Midlands

    Based in West Columbia

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and proximity: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, based in West Columbia.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 2.0★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    200 Ermine Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170
    View profile for Three Rivers Midlands(803) 791-9918

  9. #9 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Cayce

    Based in Cayce, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 245 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 245 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    440 Knox Abbott Dr Ste 400, Cayce, SC 29033
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Cayce(839) 213-6429

  10. #10 Grief and Bereavement Resource Center Inc

    Based in West Columbia

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 5 PM–8 PM · Tue 3:30 PM–8 PM · Wed 5 PM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 3:30 PM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    501 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169
    View profile for Grief and Bereavement Resource Center Inc(803) 386-9069

  11. #11 Beaumont Counseling Services

    Based in Columbia, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4500 Fort Jackson Blvd Ste 110, Columbia, SC 29209
    View profile for Beaumont Counseling Services(803) 936-2670

  15. #15 TRiY Counseling Services, LLC

    Based in Columbia, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 4 PM–8 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat 12 AM–12 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1717 Gervais St Suite 104, Columbia, SC 29201
    View profile for TRiY Counseling Services, LLC(803) 560-8208

  16. #16 Dr. Paul Wade

    Based in Columbia, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    1107 Belleview St #100, Columbia, SC 29201
    View profile for Dr. Paul Wade(803) 445-5211

  21. #21 Post Trauma Resources

    Based in Columbia, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.6★ from 25 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 25 Google reviews
    Address
    1709 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201
    View profile for Post Trauma Resources(803) 765-0700

  22. #22 Banich Massey Maryanne

    Based in Columbia, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1401 Calhoun St, Columbia, SC 29201
    View profile for Banich Massey Maryanne(803) 251-0300

  24. #24 Eau Claire Behavioral Medicine

    Based in Columbia, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 110 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 110 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4605 Monticello Rd Bldg B Suite 1, Columbia, SC 29203
    View profile for Eau Claire Behavioral Medicine(803) 714-0266

Therapists and counselors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 246 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in West Columbia, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Lackey Bobbie B704.0★ (3)3 mi
27Scott D. Fairweather, CAC-I705.0★ (4)3 mi
28Agape Counseling and Training Services, Inc.704.2★ (10)2 mi
29Future Psych Solutions704.5★ (327)2 mi
30Bright Side Counseling - West Columbia694.2★ (55)In West Columbia
31Trident Pain Center West Columbia693.9★ (185)In West Columbia
32Mary DuBose Counseling + Consulting694.9★ (46)2 mi
33CTSHealth694.0★ (4)4 mi
34Midlands Counseling & Consltng695.0★ (5)4 mi
35All Seasons Counseling Mediation & Family Consulting, LLC692.0★ (4)3 mi
36Susan E Hardwicke LMSW; LCSW-S; CHt;SAP694.7★ (6)4 mi
37Evans Counseling & Consulting, LLC694.6★ (74)2 mi
38Tracy Webb Counseling, LLC695.0★ (5)5 mi
39Mt Hebron Counseling Service684.7★ (12)In West Columbia
40LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbia684.7★ (197)4 mi
41Elizabeth Rummel Counseling LLC685.0★ (4)In West Columbia
42Duncan Howe, Counselor684.7★ (23)1 mi
43CAN Community Health - Columbia, SC684.8★ (76)3 mi
44Jenkins Simply Said Counseling Service, LLC685.0★ (21)1 mi
45Oceanic Counseling Group LLC684.9★ (78)4 mi
46Thornberry Counseling LLC685.0★ (4)In West Columbia
47Debbie Maxwell, Counselor684.9★ (14)1 mi
48Michelle Whitlow-Blanding, Counselor685.0★ (13)1 mi
49Nancy Winston, Counselor685.0★ (13)1 mi
50Columbia Therapy and Counseling685.0★ (32)3 mi

Also serving West Columbia

20 more therapists and counselors within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked therapists and counselors serving West Columbia
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Butterfiled Patrick T MDIn West Columbia
Carolina Care Center4.5★ (2)In West Columbia
Dr. Shawna Kirby3.0★ (2)In West Columbia
Dunn Counseling Organization, LLCIn West Columbia
Frank L. Quinn, PhD.5.0★ (1)In West Columbia
Hope Springs Counseling Services5.0★ (1)In West Columbia
InsightcounselingconsultingLLC.comIn West Columbia
Jennifer Miller5.0★ (1)In West Columbia
Kenneth W. Barwick, MDIVIn West Columbia
Kimberly L. Fender, MAIn West Columbia
Matters of the Mind ConsultingIn West Columbia
Molly Rabe Counseling LLC5.0★ (2)In West Columbia
Palmetto Behavioral Services LLCIn West Columbia
Renew Counseling Services LLCIn West Columbia
Susan W. Taylor, MSN5.0★ (2)In West Columbia
Tami V. Leonhardt, PHD5.0★ (1)In West Columbia
Theresa M. Bonesteel Counseling ServicesIn West Columbia
Turning Point CounselingIn West Columbia
Vista Psychiatric3.5★ (4)In West Columbia
Wood Sheila DIn West Columbia

How we ranked West Columbia therapists and counselors

We scored 246 West Columbia therapists and counselors on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn West Columbia data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How often do you work with concerns like mine?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Therapists and counselors in West Columbia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in West Columbia?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in West Columbia, SC is Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.7★ from 309 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia (#2) and Pellicer Counseling LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 246 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in West Columbia?

RankedPsychologists ranks 246 therapists and counselors serving West Columbia, SC. 13 of them are based in West Columbia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which therapists and counselors in West Columbia work on weekends?

30 of 246 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia (#1), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia (#2) and Pellicer Counseling LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do West Columbia therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 246 rated therapists and counselors in West Columbia is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Three Rivers Behavioral Health has the most, 580 reviews, and ranks #14. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank therapists and counselors?

Each therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do therapists and counselors outside West Columbia count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the West Columbia city center, our service radius for therapists and counselors. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can therapists and counselors pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are therapists and counselors in West Columbia ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on therapy and counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Is a licensed counselor the same as a psychologist?

No. Licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and, in Ontario, registered psychotherapists hold their own licenses and answer to their own boards or colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns; formal psychological testing is usually done by a psychologist.

Can I see a therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for West Columbia

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 246 therapists and counselors serving West Columbia.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

More therapists and counselors and West Columbia pages