Susan E Hardwicke LMSW; LCSW-S; CHt;SAP

Updated 2026-08-17 · 3,950 reviewed · 340 listed · Scored from 6 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(6) 65 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingSubstance Abuse & Addiction Counseling

Services: Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling
Reviews: 6

What recent reviews say

Long-term clients report profound shifts in anxiety, shame, and eating disorders after working with her. First sessions are straightforward; the office is tight and parking difficult, but outcomes justify the friction.

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

Praised for

life-changing outcomes
compassionate and intuitive
helps uncover root causes
accessible on difficult topics

Watch-outs

cramped office space
parking inconvenience
basic initial session

compassionategood-listenerskilled-staffjudgment-freehelped-me-copelife-changing

Best for: people seeking long-term breakthrough with anxiety, shame, and addictive patterns.

Think twice if: tight office space and small parking lot are real drawbacks; first sessions may feel basic.

Strengths

resolves deep shame and anxiety
hypnotherapy expertise
30+ years experience
practical life direction

Worth knowing

Client free of presenting issues for 3+ years after single session
Specializes in eating disorders and perfectionism patterns
Uses hypnotherapy for anxiety and smoking cessation
Website lists 30+ years of practice

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling: Reviewers report resolution of anxiety and shame; one described basic first session.
Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling: Website lists addiction recovery services; no reviews directly speak to this service.

How it compares

Rated 4.7 against a 4.52 average across the 41 substance abuse & addiction counseling businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 73% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 74

Review volume 37

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 57

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Contact

Phone: +1803-920-4491
Website: https://www.austinpsychotherapeutics.com/
Address: 3103 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205
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Last verified 2026-08-17

From their website

Services listed

Individual therapyCouples counselingFamily counselingHypnotherapy for pain managementHypnotherapy for anxietyHypnotherapy for smoking cessationSports hypnosisDepression therapy

Credentials claimed:LMSW, LCSW-S, CHt, SAP, ADS, Daniel Amen Affiliate

Operating:over 30 years

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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