Columbia SC Counselor Guide
Menu
Compare quotes

Karen M Smith, Counselor

Updated 2026-08-17 · 3,950 reviewed · 340 listed · Scored from 6 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(6) 70 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingGrief & Trauma CounselingCareer & Life Coaching
Karen M Smith, Counselor
Services
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Grief & Trauma Counseling, Career & Life Coaching
Reviews
6

What recent reviews say

Karen Smith earns consistent praise for her calm manner and real-world advice grounded in experience rather than textbook solutions. Clients report meaningful breakthroughs with grief, relationships, and life stress. Review evidence is limited to six responses, all five-star, so depth on specific outcomes and limitations is sparse.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • calm demeanor
  • personable and warm
  • practical, experience-based guidance
  • helps with grief and loss
  • accounts for accountability
compassionategood-listenerskilled-staffeasy-to-talk-toprofessional-demeanorjudgment-freepersonalized-treatment
Best for: People dealing with grief, relationship conflict, or anxiety who value practical, personalized guidance over textbook advice.
Think twice if: Review sample is very small (six responses, all five-star), so a fuller picture of wait times or boundary-setting would help confirm fit.

Strengths

  • experience-based guidance over cookie-cutter solutions
  • calm and warm manner
  • holds clients accountable while offering real support
  • couples therapy with visible outcomes

Worth knowing

  • Couples therapy noted as effective by reviewers
  • Clients report week-to-week accountability check-ins
  • Specializes in grief navigation and daily-life coping alongside clinical issues

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Clients credit her for practical anxiety and stress management strategies rooted in real experience.
Grief & Trauma Counseling
Reviewer explicitly praised her for helping navigate grief and daily challenges following loss.
Career & Life Coaching
No direct review mention of career or life coaching specifics.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.6 average across the 207 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 73% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 78
Review volume 37
Review recency 83
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
6
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
Request a quote

Similar counselor nearby

Duncan Howe, Counselor
79

Duncan Howe, Counselor

4.7(23)✓ Google-verified

Reviewers consistently describe Duncan as a skilled, attentive listener who creates a calm space to open up. Most report quick scheduling and practical takeaways like mindfulness techniques. One concern: initial front desk interactions can feel cold, though Duncan himself offsets this with warmth. His practice spans anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and panic attacks. Staff are noted as professional. He coordinates referrals to psychiatrists when needed. The therapist-client fit appears strong across reviews spanning over a year.

Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingCareer & Life Coaching
View profile
Kya Coreisa Davis, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
78

Kya Coreisa Davis, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

4.7(29)✓ Google-verified

Most patients describe Kya Davis as attentive and informed, making them feel heard and supported during their sessions. She moves quickly through appointments without dragging them out, and many credit her medical knowledge and caring approach to psychiatric medication management. A small number raise concerns: one front desk interaction was reportedly disrespectful, and another patient objected to being offered multiple medications when their existing regimen was working. The overall pattern suggests strong clinical rapport but occasional lapses in office management and prescribing philosophy.

Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingSubstance Abuse & Addiction Counseling
View profile
Erica Whitaker, Counselor
70 low data

Erica Whitaker, Counselor

5.0(4)✓ Google-verified

Reviewers consistently describe Erica Whitaker as caring, genuine, and skilled at making new clients feel instantly comfortable. Sessions leave people feeling better, with strong rapport evident even at the first appointment.

Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingCareer & Life Coaching
View profile

Own this business? Get featured

Own or market a business here? Ask about featured placement and advertising on this directory. Your message goes straight to the directory team.

Last updated 2026-08-17