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TRiY Counseling Services, LLC

Updated 2026-07-17 · 1,650 reviewed · 237 listed · Scored from 14 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(14) 65 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingCareer & Life CoachingGrief & Trauma Counseling
TRiY Counseling Services, LLC
Services
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Child & Adolescent Counseling, Career & Life Coaching
Reviews
14

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Louis Carn's expertise and genuine care across individual, family, and group therapy. One complaint flags difficulty reaching the practice by phone and remote-only sessions.

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

Praised for
  • compassionate, skilled therapist
  • helps clients process trauma and life challenges
  • safe, judgment-free environment
  • goes above and beyond
Watch-outs
  • hard to reach by phone
  • rude communication when contact made
  • no in-person sessions available
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Best for: Individuals and families seeking trauma or grief counseling; practicing clinicians needing supervision.
Think twice if: Phone accessibility has been reported as difficult; confirm whether sessions are virtual or in-person before contacting.

Strengths

  • Licensed clinical social worker with doctorate in healthcare administration
  • clinical supervision for other practitioners
  • sliding scale fees available
  • serves Richland County and surrounding areas

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Louis Carn, LISW-CP, holds a doctorate in healthcare administration and Master of Social Work
  • Board-approved clinical practice supervisor for South Carolina
  • Free 5-minute initial consultation call
  • Sliding scale fees from $0-$120 for eligible clients
  • Session fees range $120-$180

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Reviewers credit Dr. Carn with helping them navigate anxiety, depression, and major life transitions with skill and compassion.
Grief & Trauma Counseling
Clients describe breakthrough moments processing grief and trauma; one reviewer noted feeling 'renewed' after each session.
Child & Adolescent Counseling
Practice states experience with children and adolescents; limited direct review evidence from this demographic.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.65 average across the 156 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 75
Review volume 51
Review recency 51
Review sentiment 57
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What is the cost of an initial session?
A free 5-minute consultation is available. Initial diagnostic assessment costs $250. Regular sessions range $120-$180, with sliding scale fees ($0-$120) available for eligible clients.
Does TRiY offer in-person sessions?
One older review mentions no in-person counseling available; contact the practice to confirm current session format.
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Last updated 2026-07-17