Does Pellicer Counseling work with kids and teens?

Yes, according to their website they offer kids and teens counseling. One review mentions hearing good things about their work with children, though direct client reviews are limited.

What should I know about billing?

One review detailed problems with unauthorized credit card storage, automatic copayment charges, and a no-show fee applied without clear notice. Confirm billing and payment terms before signing up.

Pellicer Counseling LLC

Updated 2026-07-17 · 1,650 reviewed · 237 listed · Scored from 51 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(51) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingGrief & Trauma Counseling

Services: Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Child & Adolescent Counseling, Grief & Trauma Counseling
Reviews: 51

What recent reviews say

Patrick stands out for insight, directness, and emotional support that often shifts how clients see themselves and their relationships. Multiple reviewers credit him with lasting personal growth. However, billing practices have raised red flags (stored cards, unexpected fees), and trauma-focused care may not suit complex PTSD cases.

Praised for

skilled, direct therapist
strong listener
compassionate and accountable
life-changing impact
welcoming environment

Watch-outs

billing deception and unauthorized charges
poor trauma/PTSD approach
dismissive to high-trauma cases

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Best for: Adults working through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions who respond well to direct, challenging guidance.

Think twice if: Those with complex PTSD or severe trauma may want to inquire about clinical approach first; verify billing practices and auto-charge policies upfront.

Strengths

Patrick's direct, accountability-focused approach
High volume of 5-star reviews (92%)
Experience with adults seeking personal growth and anxiety management

Worth knowing

Patrick named as primary therapist in most reviews
Allison and Margaret also practice there
Book recommendations tailored to client's work noted as specific practice
History of unauthorized credit card charges and no-show fees without clear prior notification
One reviewer with firefighter husband noted dismissive approach to trauma-related symptoms

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling: Reviewers consistently describe anxiety relief, perspective shifts, and long-term emotional growth through counseling.
Grief & Trauma Counseling: Mixed: strong praise for general grief processing, but one detailed review flagged inadequate approach to serious PTSD in trauma survivors.
Child & Adolescent Counseling: Limited evidence; one review mentions hearing 'great things' about work with children but no direct review testimony.

How it compares

Rated 4.7 against a 4.65 average across the 156 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 79

Review volume 75

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Does Pellicer Counseling work with kids and teens?: Yes, according to their website they offer kids and teens counseling. One review mentions hearing good things about their work with children, though direct client reviews are limited.
What should I know about billing?: One review detailed problems with unauthorized credit card storage, automatic copayment charges, and a no-show fee applied without clear notice. Confirm billing and payment terms before signing up.

Contact

Phone: +1803-608-3257
Website: http://pellicercounseling.com/
Address: 915 Shull St, West Columbia, SC 29169
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-07-17

Opening hours

Monday: 10:00-19:00
Tuesday: 10:00-19:00
Wednesday: 10:00-19:00
Thursday: 10:00-19:00
Friday: 10:00-19:00
Saturday: 09:00-17:00
Sunday: Closed

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Services listed

Individual counselingCouples counselingFamily counselingParent counselingKids and teens counselingTrauma counselingGrief counselingStress counseling

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