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Palmetto Counseling Associates

Updated 2026-07-17 · 1,650 reviewed · 237 listed · Scored from 35 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(35) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingCareer & Life CoachingGrief & Trauma Counseling
Services
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Child & Adolescent Counseling, Career & Life Coaching
Reviews
35

What recent reviews say

Most people report meaningful progress with individual therapists, especially those with tenures of several years. Staff like Shawna Gwin, Gina Rogers, and Dr. Shoultz earn consistent praise for attentiveness and warmth. Office administration causes friction: some face late billing, a separate $10 per-visit office charge, and delayed responses to inquiries.

Praised for
  • skilled, empathetic therapists
  • supportive office staff
  • Christian-based approach
  • long-term client relationships
Watch-outs
  • billing delays and surprise fees
  • poor initial communication from some staff
  • uncomfortable waiting room privacy
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Best for: People seeking long-term therapy with experienced counselors who value faith-centered healing.
Think twice if: Late or surprise billing, slow initial outreach from intake, and limited waiting room privacy trouble some clients.

Strengths

  • Named therapists with years of client loyalty
  • Christian counseling framework
  • Psychiatric services on site
  • Staff praised by name (Shawna Gwin, Gina Rogers, Dr. Shoultz)

Worth knowing

  • Therapist Shawna Gwin noted for warmth and listening over 3+ years
  • Therapist Gina Rogers praised for skill and attentiveness
  • Dr. Shoultz works with couples
  • Office staff Taylor and Debbie named for helpfulness
  • Separate $10 per-visit office fee charged in addition to therapy cost (including Zoom sessions)
  • Card billing delayed, sometimes batched weeks late
  • Waiting room layout creates privacy concerns

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Strong rapport and tangible change reported, especially with longer-term therapist relationships.
Grief & Trauma Counseling
One reviewer credits therapy during hardest times, though no specific trauma focus mentioned in review text.
marriage-family-counseling
Dr. Shoultz praised for giving couples a fresh perspective on their relationship.
Career & Life Coaching
One review notes positive impact on both personal life and career through therapy with Shawna.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.65 average across the 156 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 63
Review volume 68
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Is there a charge on top of what I pay the therapist?
Yes. The business charges a $10 per-visit office fee in addition to your therapist's fee, including for Zoom sessions.
Are the therapists faith-based?
Yes. The practice operates from a Christian perspective, as noted on their website and in reviews.
Can I get couples counseling here?
Yes. Dr. Shoultz works with couples, per client reviews.
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Last updated 2026-07-17