Individual Counseling in Columbia, SC
You know the feelings: anger, unhappiness, hamster-wheel worries, relationships going south, sadness, disconnection. Counseling can truly help when life gets hard—and it can be central when life feels good and you want it to stay that way.
Individual counseling
Is this right for you?
We believe seeing a therapist should be as routine as your morning walk, reading a book, or going to the gym.
At Jill Smith & Associates Counseling, you enter a spa-like space that invites calm and healing as soon as you arrive. We will invite you to unpack feelings, share your story, and learn to look at things in new, powerful ways.
Focused support within individual counseling
Explore long-tail specialties if you already know the concern that brought you here.
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Anxiety Therapy
Worry, panic, and body tension that will not quiet down.
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Depression Therapy
Sadness, numbness, and loss of energy or interest.
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Life Transitions
Divorce, career change, moves, and other chapter shifts.
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ADHD Counseling
Adult ADHD support for focus, overwhelm, and follow-through.
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How we work
How individual care works
Once you choose a specialty, this is how care begins.
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A thoughtful match
We pair you by specialty, schedule, and office—not the next open slot.
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A clear first session
You set the pace. The first hour is a conversation about what is going on and what you want.
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Care across the Midlands
In person in Columbia, Lexington, and Blythewood, or by secure telehealth across South Carolina.
FAQs
Quick answers about starting individual counseling.
How soon can I be seen?
Availability varies by clinician and schedule. Many new clients are matched within about a week. Share timing needs when you request an appointment.
Can I choose a therapist by specialty?
Yes. Tell us what you want help with—anxiety, trauma, ADHD, postpartum concerns, and more—and we will match you accordingly.
Do you work with couples and individuals in the same practice?
Yes. Some clients do individual work while also engaging in couples or family therapy when clinically appropriate.
Is telehealth available?
Yes, for clients located in South Carolina. See our online therapy page for details.
Ready to begin individual counseling?
Request an appointment and we will help match you with the right therapist.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.