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Nancy Winston, Counselor

Updated 2026-08-17 · 3,950 reviewed · 340 listed · Scored from 13 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(13) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingCareer & Life Coaching
Nancy Winston, Counselor
Services
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Child & Adolescent Counseling, Career & Life Coaching
Reviews
13

What recent reviews say

Nancy Winston builds comfort and connection quickly, listening carefully and helping clients set achievable goals without rushing through sessions. She offers individual, couples, and family therapy in person or by phone, though some find the no-show fees steep and the Summerville office hard to reach by phone.

Praised for
  • attentive listening
  • creates safe space
  • practical goal-setting
  • doesn't rush appointments
  • professional demeanor
  • virtual and in-person options
Watch-outs
  • strict cancellation policy
  • phone access to Summerville office
  • high no-show fees
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Best for: Adults and children seeking therapy who prefer attentive, unhurried listening.
Think twice if: Those on fixed income should ask about no-show fees upfront; Summerville office phone access is unreliable.

Strengths

  • listens without rushing
  • builds safety and comfort fast
  • offers phone and in-person sessions
  • guides clients to attainable goals

Worth knowing

  • Nancy Winston, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, works since 2007
  • assigns practical workbooks alongside therapy
  • offers virtual and in-person sessions
  • operates from Cayce and Summerville
  • no-show fees charged for missed appointments

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Clients praise attentive listening and feeling safe; some report high no-show fees as a barrier.
Child & Adolescent Counseling
Used for school and behavioral issues; reviewers note she works with children effectively.
marriage-family-counseling
Couples and family therapy offered and reviewed positively; mentioned as part of broader service suite.

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 84% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 82
Review volume 50
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 69
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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13
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Common questions

Can I do therapy by phone or video?
Yes. Sessions can be in-person at the Cayce or Summerville office or by phone.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
A no-show fee is charged. One client noted this is steep for those on fixed income; the policy is strict within 24 hours.

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Last updated 2026-08-17