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LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbia

Updated 2026-08-17 · 3,950 reviewed · 340 listed · Scored from 418 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(418) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingGrief & Trauma Counseling
LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbia
Services
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Grief & Trauma Counseling
Reviews
418

What recent reviews say

LifeStance offers psychiatry and therapy in a patient-friendly setup with strong availability and online options. Most reviewers praise specific clinicians (Opal, Kendra, NP Angie Overton, Ms. Lee, Ms. Overton) for genuine care and progress on mental health and grief. A few encountered mismatched providers, though booking and logistics work smoothly.

Praised for
  • caring and compassionate staff
  • skilled therapists and psychiatrists
  • flexible scheduling and quick appointments
  • easy booking and virtual options
  • personalized care and progress
Watch-outs
  • occasional poor therapist fit
  • lack of understanding from provider
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Best for: adults and teens seeking psychiatry, therapy, or combined care with flexible virtual and in-person options
Think twice if: therapist-client fit is not always instant; try another provider if initial match doesn't click

Strengths

  • multiple clinician choices to fit client needs
  • same-day or fast appointments when needed
  • online therapy available for convenience
  • combined psychiatry and therapy under one roof

Worth knowing

  • Named clinicians praised: Opal (grief-focused), Kendra (therapy), NP Angie Overton (psychiatry), Ms. Lee, Ms. Overton
  • Psychiatric Medication Management offered
  • Specialty treatments listed: Spravato, TMS
  • Virtual session system described as easy to use
  • Front-desk staff (Megan) noted for personalized greeting and check-in

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
therapy and psychiatry both praised for skill and compassion; one reviewer found initial provider unhelpful but system works
Grief & Trauma Counseling
reviewers report measurable progress on grief journey with Opal; feels supported and heard

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.6 average across the 207 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
359
4
17
3
8
2
4
1
30

Common questions

Can I do therapy online?
Yes. LifeStance offers online therapy services, and reviewers note the virtual system is easy to use and less stressful than in-person.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
The website lists 7-day hours, and reviewers report fast appointment availability and quick responses to questions.
Do you offer grief counseling?
Yes. Reviewers specifically note progress with grief work, mentioning a clinician named Opal who focuses on the grief journey.

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Last updated 2026-08-17