Columbia SC Counselor Guide
Menu
Compare quotes

South Carolina Youth Advocate Program

Updated 2026-07-17 · 1,650 reviewed · 237 listed · Scored from 9 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(9) 64 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Child & Adolescent CounselingMental Health & Anxiety Counseling
South Carolina Youth Advocate Program
Services
Child & Adolescent Counseling, Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Reviews
9

What recent reviews say

Reviewers praise genuine dedication to youth and families, particularly through foster care coordination and counselor effort. However, significant complaints center on unresponsiveness to calls, limited parent involvement in assessments, and feedback shared with authorities rather than families directly.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • genuine commitment to youth and families
  • foster care and family service coordination
  • counselors go above and beyond
  • comprehensive wraparound services
Watch-outs
  • poor phone communication and responsiveness
  • lack of transparency with parents about assessments and feedback
  • recent decline in emotional support and office atmosphere
  • confidential information shared only with CPS, not families
compassionatepoor-communicationhard-to-reachhelped-me-copejudgment-free
Best for: families in foster care seeking wraparound mental health services
Think twice if: expect slow response times; parent access to assessment results and therapist feedback is limited when referred through CPS

Strengths

  • long operating history (since 1990)
  • range of services including foster care and crisis management
  • dedicated individual counselors

Worth knowing

  • Services include therapeutic foster care, in-home family services, school-based mental health, behavior modification, crisis management
  • One reviewer noted assessments done without parent input and results shared with CPS but not families
  • Recent reviewer reported noticeable decline in emotional support and office atmosphere

What reviews say by service

Child & Adolescent Counseling
Praised for foster care and family coordination; criticized for limited parent involvement in assessments and feedback confidentiality.
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Dedicated counselors noted; complaints about declining emotional support and office atmosphere.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.65 average across the 156 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 74% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 63
Review volume 43
Review recency 91
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
5
4
1
3
1
2
1
1
1

Common questions

What services does SCYAP offer?
Their website lists therapeutic foster care, in-home family services, mental health services, school-based mental health, crisis management, behavior modification, and family support services.
What should I know about how assessments work?
One reviewer noted that child assessments are done without parent input and results are shared with CPS rather than directly with parents.
Request a quote

Similar counselor nearby

Agape Counseling and Training Services, Inc.
66 low data

Agape Counseling and Training Services, Inc.

4.2(10)Publishes prices

Two of five recent reviews praise the counseling experience, especially marriage work; one names Arsida as transformative. Three one-star reviews document serious issues: unprepared sessions, consistent lateness without makeup time, a no-show with no explanation, and staff refusing to complete employment paperwork for a client. Limited review evidence overall, but patterns suggest inconsistent service quality and follow-up.

Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingGrief & Trauma Counseling
View profile
Therapy Your Way Counseling & Consulting Services
60 low data

Therapy Your Way Counseling & Consulting Services

4.3(21)✓ Google-verified

Therapists here earn strong, personal praise for skill and compassion. Ayanna McNeil stands out for work with children and couples; Deana Tucker for life-changing support. The office space feels welcoming. However, phone and scheduling let the practice down: receptionists have been reported unfriendly and unhelpful, calls go unanswered for weeks, and one therapist texted to reschedule rather than honor scheduled slots.

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
View profile
Pellicer Counseling LLC
80

Pellicer Counseling LLC

4.7(51)✓ Google-verified

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.

Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingGrief & Trauma Counseling
View profile

Own this business? Get featured

Own or market a business here? Ask about featured placement and advertising on this directory. Your message goes straight to the directory team.

Last updated 2026-07-17