Lee Edwards

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

The therapist is exceptional. He listens and feedback is appropriate and very helpful.

Ariel, verified patient of Lee

Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Life Transition, Career Counseling, Relationships, Anxiety, Grief, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Self Esteem, Coping Skills

Individual Counseling

In Person & Online in Columbia, SC

20 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance

Lee accepts 31 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

AnMed Employee Program

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina | BCBS

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Clover Health Medicare Advantage

Compsych

Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medcost SC

Medicare SC

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

Self pay

Self pay costs

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Lee

Lee Edwards obtained his Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts and his Master’s in Counseling from the University of North Texas. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina with 12 years of experience as a Counselor helping individuals overcome the barriers presented by depression, anxiety, anger issues, and vocational dissatisfaction. He has also assisted couples in managing the complexities of relationships and aided Law Enforcement Officers in contending with the difficulties encountered because of their vocation. Lee utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Psychotherapy, relaxation & meditation techniques, and anger management processes to aid individuals and couples with movement toward their goals. As a military veteran and former law enforcement officer, he also has a good understanding of individuals who have chosen professions with unique challenges. Lee seeks to create a safe and trusting environment for you so that you can identify and move toward your goals, allowing you to pursue a life that is meaningful to you.

What patients say

My provider, Lee, continues to provide me with extremely valuable input, guidance and support. He communicates with expertise and empathy.

Jane, verified patient of Lee

The therapist is exceptional. He listens and feedback is appropriate and very helpful.

Ariel, verified patient of Lee

Easy to communicate with

Adeline, verified patient of Lee

Testimonials are from real patients who completed a post-session satisfaction survey and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesStress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Life Transition, Career Counseling, Relationships, Anxiety, Grief, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Anger Management, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, Divorce

ApproachesStrength-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Existential Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Any / Eclectic