The premiere counseling practice in SC. Voted Columbia's best since 2019. To book in-person or telehealth appt now: jsacounseling.com Call us and let's begin!
Psychotherapy (aka counseling) is a gift to yourself that can transform the way you see the world. We are committed to providing a high quality therapy experience--constantly honing our professional skills and challenging ourselves to offer you the best therapy out there. At JS+A We work with all ages and with couples.
11/21/2025
Here at JSA we constantly engage in collaboration, curiosity and growth. This allows for our team of clinicians to best serve our clients and the Midlands as a whole! We have pride in this being one of the many reasons you receive top notch modern mental health care from us! It’s also pretty fun to learn from your colleagues 🩵
11/14/2025
The 3pm Thursday Crew🤩 We are thankful and honored to be part of our clients lives! We are here to celebrate every milestone small and large through our modern mental health care 🩵
11/11/2025
Curious about starting therapy with the holiday season coming up⭐️? Our CEO Jill shares some words of wisdom on how to approach that first session! Remember- showing up is the hard part, no matter how you come we are ready to meet you!
11/07/2025
We love our change making women of JSA🩵 Yesterday we recognized a few of our therapists for their dedication, care for clients, curiosity and compassion. Kira, Ally, Anna Grace and Ann represent our values as a practice- we are so grateful to have them on our team! A shoutout to Kelsey and Dr. Claire who were working with clients! Any of these amazing ladies would love to support you or your child, call to book now🤩
11/05/2025
This Thanksgiving season JSA is partnering with during their food drive. We are thankful and honored to be hosting a red donation barrel at our Lexington Office♥️ We encourage you if you’re able to support our drive, or share our post to spread the word! We will be accepting donations through 11/25. Scan the QR code for more details
11/04/2025
Back with another Tip Tuesday with Zoe! Our experiences can be like bruises- we might cary them with us, they hurt when they get pressed and they take time to heal. Therapy can help you process and attend to your bruises☀️
10/29/2025
Introducing our new therapists🩵 Meet Madison and Laura!
Madison Meggs is accepting clients in our Lexington Office. Experienced, comfortable, calm, wise, kind are good words to describe his therapy style. Older school kids, teens and adults welcome on in!
Laura “Lala” is accepting clients in our Columbia Office. She is all about connection, collaboration and helping to improve your relationship with the world. Welcoming in adults and adolescents!
10/24/2025
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One of our very own Ann, offers words of wisdom during this important month.
Not everyone wants pink ribbons and positivity quotes. Sometimes it’s messy, painful, and uncertain.
Here are a few reminders for anyone walking through it — or loving someone who is:
You don’t have to “stay strong.” Feel everything.
Hope doesn’t mean pretending—it means holding on to meaning, even in the hard days.You can be angry, tired, or scared and still be healing.
💬 Ask for what you need. Silence and presence often help more than advice.
💬 Survival isn’t a personality—it’s a process.
Healing isn’t about being positive. It’s about being real, and still showing up.
10/22/2025
📚 Cola Couch Series: Read With Us is 1 week away📚
Join us in next week for our Cola Couch Series event at Jill Smith Counseling & Associates!
We’re diving into Generation by Jonathan Haidt, exploring the forces shaping today’s youth and the challenges of modern parenting.
🗓 When: Wednesday, October 29 | 5:00–7:00 PM 📍 Where: JSA Office, 1777 Bull Street
This book discussion is designed for clients, parents, and their friends. A welcoming space to connect, reflect, and share insights about the generational shifts affecting families today.
We’ve saved you a seat, bring your thoughts, and join us for an evening of meaningful conversation.
Together, let’s explore, learn, and grow! 💬❤️
10/16/2025
You may have noticed our new looks at our Columbia Office🌱Being in nature has positive effects on our mental health. Arriving at our office, with our landscape designed by Jenks Farmer, the visionary behind the Columbia Zoo’s botanical garden, puts a smile on our faces each day. Read Jenks’ Substack article for insight into his landscaping philosophy on our news letter or sub stack https://jenksfarmer.substack.com/p/native-only-or-pollinator-friendly
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Send a message to Jill Smith + Associates Counseling:
Jill Smith and Associates Counseling, LLC is a private therapy group with offices in Lexington and Columbia, SC. Our team of dedicated of psychotherapists is led by Jill Smith, LISW-CP-S.
We believe that everyone has the ability--and the right--to live full, meaningful lives. We walk with clients and help them shift thinking, heal trauma and pain, explore emotion, and claim they lives they deserve.
You are not alone. Please call us today to set up an appointment to get started. We can help you discern which office and which therapist is the right fit for you.
Our website has detailed information about our team and our practice: jsacounseling.com
Our Mission:
To be known for psychotherapy excellence that transforms the lives of our clients.
Our Core Values:
1. Exceptional Quality: We remain constant in our pursuit of mastery and excellence in psychotherapy.
2. Respect and Kindness: We lead every session, every interaction, every relationship, with respect and kindness.
3. Professional and Ethical: We hold ourselves to the highest professional and ethical standards
4. Authenticity: Honesty, realness, curiosity, transparency are present in our sessions with clients and relationships with each other.