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Jill Smith and Associates Counseling

Updated 2026-08-17 · 3,950 reviewed · 340 listed · Scored from 36 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(36) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Grief & Trauma CounselingMental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent Counseling
Jill Smith and Associates Counseling
Services
Grief & Trauma Counseling, Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Child & Adolescent Counseling
Reviews
36

What recent reviews say

Five-star reviewers consistently praise individual counselors by name-Ann Price, Danica, and Jill Smith herself-for compassion, skill with kids, and practical grief and trauma tools. One long-term couple credits Jill with navigating infertility loss over six years. Yet a small minority report frustration with therapist reassignments requiring repeated intake stories, concerns about data storage and AI use, and sessions cut short while charged full rates.

The practice claims to serve Columbia, Lexington, Northeast Columbia, and Blythewood with individual, family, marriage, teen, and trauma-informed work. Staff names emerging in reviews include Ann Price, Danica, Madison, Ally G, and Mary G. Those seeking continuity with a named provider should confirm availability upfront.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable, skilled staff
  • trauma-informed approach with practical tools
  • supportive, comfortable environment
  • works across individuals, couples, children
  • long-term healing partnerships
Watch-outs
  • therapist reassignment and repeated storytelling
  • privacy concerns about online storage and AI
  • session time cuts despite full billing
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Best for: Families and couples navigating grief, infertility loss, trauma recovery, and parenting challenges.
Think twice if: If continuity with one counselor matters to you, confirm your preferred provider accepts new clients before booking.

Strengths

  • Named counselors praised for skill with trauma and children
  • Long-term therapeutic relationships (some 6+ years)
  • Practical parenting and coping tools provided
  • Community partnerships (church referrals, public education support)

Worth knowing

  • Ann Price, Danica, Madison, Ally G, and Mary G named as counselors in reviews
  • Danica shares parenting tools for trauma-affected children
  • Mary G specializes in marriage counseling per reviews
  • Long-term client relationship example: couple worked with Jill for 6+ years through IVF, miscarriage, and grief
  • Church partnership: Jill Smith supported Pilgrim Lutheran's youth stress project
  • Website claims online data storage; one reviewer expressed privacy concerns

What reviews say by service

Grief & Trauma Counseling
Couple credited Jill with emotional tools during six-year infertility and loss journey; trauma tools shared with parents of affected children.
marriage-family-counseling
Mary G praised for marriage counseling; family work supported by other staff; one complaint about reassignment disrupting therapy.
Child & Adolescent Counseling
Ann Price and Danica praised for work with children; practical parenting support noted; flexibility with scheduling highlighted.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.6 average across the 207 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 61
Review volume 68
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they work with children?
Yes. Reviews name Ann Price and Danica as children's counselors; the practice website lists Counseling for Children, Teens & Parents. One reviewer noted staff flexibility with children's scheduling.
Can I work with the same counselor long-term?
Yes, if available. One couple worked with Jill Smith for over 6 years. However, one complaint mentioned being reassigned to different therapists; confirm provider continuity when booking.
What areas do they serve?
Their website lists Columbia, Lexington, Northeast Columbia, and Blythewood, SC. Hours are posted daily on Google; telehealth online therapy is offered.

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Last updated 2026-08-17