Bright Side Counseling

Where Change Happens

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Located in West Columbia, SC, our team of licensed mental health professionals provide in-person and online mental health counseling for a wide variety of issues. We are dedicated to supporting clients in achieving meaningful changes. Our trauma-informed approach serves to establish resilient, confident individuals capable of living their most authentic lives, equipped with the tools they need to take on all that the world has to offer.

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What clients are saying about Bright Side Counseling

"Taking the Heart of Man Course was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It changed my life."

“I also want to thank you for your work and genuine care of us. I have learned much about myself and how I find my place in the world because of you and your practice. I'm thankful for your gentle push and acknowledgement of the spectrum we live in. I can't say enough good things, thank you.”

"My marriage was a train wreck. Once I learned what my part was, life began to take on new meaning."

"Heather Bennett is my current therapist and she’s has been absolutely fantastic! I struggle with various different conditions, and she’s has been great for helping me understand myself and why certain things happen. I highly recommend her!"

"Michelle has helped me work on my codependency issues and childhood trauma. Her transparency and vulnerability made it safe for me to share."

"Ken will calmly, and gently break down your shame then break down the lies you tell yourself and others that keep you from being who you really want to and need to be."

"Michelle Stevens and Bright Side Counseling provide excellent direction when you are in a place of need...I cannot recommend enough."

"Forever grateful!"

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Administrative Staff

The Annex

We are expanding! Demand for our services has increased, and we have hired more compassionate therapists to allow us to serve even more clients. Next to our main office, we now have two more therapy offices and a space for group therapy sessions. If your appointment is next door, please stop by the main lobby first, and your clinician will come to get you.

We accept the following insurance:

SC Medicaid:

Healthy Horizons
First Choice (SelectHealth)
Absolute Total Care
Molina
Humana
Healthy Blue

Medicare:

Part B
Humana
BCBS
United Healthcare
Wellcare

Commericial/Marketplace:

BlueCross BlueShield
Ambetter
Cigna (Evernorth)
United Healthcare (Optum)
First Choice Next (Select Health)
Molina

Military

TRICARE
VA

For other insurance (CHAMPVA, Aetna, etc.) we can provide a superbill.

We also have a self-pay option with competitive rates and a sliding scale option.