Therapist in Columbia, South Carolina Yolonda Pawielski, Therapist

Yolonda Pawielski, LPC, PhD, helps adults and seniors in South Carolina move beyond emotional roadblocks and build meaningful, balanced lives through compassionate, evidence-based individual therapy. At LifeStance Health, she partners with patients across SC to address anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, offering practical tools and steady support for lasting change. Yolonda’s clinical approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and mindfulness to help clients understand patterns, process difficult experiences, and develop healthier coping strategies. She has experience working with First Responders, Military/Veterans, and individuals recovering from head injuries, and she also supports additional populations. Her work is grounded in collaboration—creating a safe, structured space where goals are clear and progress is measurable. While Yolonda treats a broad range of concerns, she does not designate additional specialties beyond her core areas of practice. Her focus remains on delivering high-quality mental health care for adults navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related challenges, along with other emotional stressors that can arise across life stages. Yolonda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and Licensed Professional Counselor who provides individual therapy for adults ages 18+ through later adulthood. She brings a thoughtful blend of clinical skill and warmth to every session, tailoring treatment to each person’s history, strengths, and priorities. Outside of her clinical work, Yolonda enjoys working out, kayaking, and swimming.