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LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbia

Updated 2026-08-17 · 3,950 reviewed · 340 listed · Scored from 97 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(97) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingCareer & Life Coaching
LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbia
Services
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Child & Adolescent Counseling, Career & Life Coaching
Reviews
97

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers praise LifeStance for responsive clinicians, helpful staff, and meaningful therapy breakthroughs. Named providers like Dr. Walkup, Ms. Goldin, and Mr. Freeman receive consistent recognition for compassion and skill. One patient reported no benefit from Spravato treatment and unresponded email follow-up, a notable caveat for that specific service.

Praised for
  • responsive and respectful providers
  • staff willing to work with scheduling
  • breakthrough therapy outcomes
  • long-term patient relationships
  • judgment-free environment
Watch-outs
  • ineffective Spravato treatment
  • poor follow-up to email complaints
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Best for: Patients seeking long-term psychiatry and therapy with flexible scheduling and online options.
Think twice if: Spravato treatment outcomes have not satisfied all patients; email communication delays reported in at least one case.

Strengths

  • Named clinicians with strong track records
  • flexible scheduling and rescheduling
  • online therapy and first-visit family inclusion available
  • long-term patient retention

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Walkup praised for years of responsive care
  • Ms. Goldin and Mr. Freeman mentioned for crisis intervention
  • Sasa noted for medication management insights
  • Spravato treatment requires 5 hours twice weekly; one patient reported no relief after two months
  • Telehealth with in-person check-in available
  • Family participation accommodated at first therapy sessions

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Reviewers credit therapy for family dynamics insight and mental crisis support; one Spravato patient reported no improvement after two months.
Child & Adolescent Counseling
Family-inclusive first sessions noted positively; child psychiatry listed on website.
Career & Life Coaching
No review evidence specific to this category.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.6 average across the 207 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 89
Review volume 86
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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90
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Common questions

Can I do therapy online?
Yes. Reviewers mention completing the process online and checking in at the front desk. You can also attend fully virtual visits.
Do they allow family in sessions?
Yes, staff accommodated a family member at a patient's first therapy session.
How long does Spravato treatment take?
Spravato requires 5 hours of your time, twice a week, according to a patient review.

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Last updated 2026-08-17