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Dr. Jennifer Savitz-Smith, PHD

Dr. Jennifer Savitz-Smith, PHD

Counseling

Dr. Jennifer Savitz-Smith, PHD is a counselor in Columbia, SC. She graduated from University of South Carolina At Columbia in 2004. She is accepting new patients.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

2016 Assembly St Columbia, SC 29201

Make an Appointment

(803) 254-4460

Care Philosophy

"Everyone is a unique individual. There is no "one size fits all" approach to therapy. I enjoy children and adult patients but have been moving more into seeing adults and teens. I love being the guide in the process of..."

- Dr. Jennifer Savitz-Smith, PHD

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Dr. Savitz-Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Savitz-Smith

2.9
21 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Reckless, bias
Plays to a personal agenda. Unwilling to listen to both sides. Bias.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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N.F.C. – Mar 23, 2024
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She is very biased and doesn’t follow her own code of ethics. Please be weary before taking your family to this woman.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Concerned Parent – Mar 22, 2024
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Bias.
Only hire if you need a co- conspirator to sign off on your non-legal or immoral agenda. She will plot with you and set a goal utilizing her 'authority' as a licensed therapist.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 10, 2024
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Gullible, Recklessly inaccurate
Being paid by my ex wife, Jenny provided an affidavit attached to a 60 page emergency hearing packet to stop my parental rights. She stated at the beginning that, "Her mother brought her to counseling to help her adjust to the separation of her parents." If this was true, why was I never notified that my child was ever seeing a shrink? If this was true, why did my ex wife not offer me to take part in coparent counseling but instead send her to this woman in secrecy? The false affidavit says my child, "has been frightened of her father and stated that he and the father's girlfriend have hurt her." This is false. It states that, "It has not seemed in any of these cases that the child has been coached to say her experiences...". I question Jenny's motives, her ethics, and her ability to see through deception. I will remove this review if these allegations stand for another month. Otherwise,I will be making sure this woman's affidavit along with my proven innocence are spread far and wide.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Ryan Clancy – Sep 03, 2022
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Dr Savitz-Smith has treated my family for several years and is always able to treat us with whatever new needs come up.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 07, 2020
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If you're looking for a co-parenting counselor, I would strongly suggest you look elsewhere. Dr. Savitz-Smith has her degrees on the wall, and that is it. She doesn't know how to run a counseling session and is completely untrustworthy. She will pick favorites among the parents and will work against the one that isn't her choice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 others found this helpful
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Apr 10, 2018
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Excellent and caring, Dr Savitz Smith is so approachable and easy to establish rapport with and trust. She knows her stuff and works with patients in a calm and competent manner. Highly recommend her-especially to teenage girls.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Columbia, SC – Mar 16, 2017
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Do not recommend, not trustworthy
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 others found this helpful
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Feb 28, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Everyone is a unique individual. There is no "one size fits all" approach to therapy. I enjoy children and adult patients but have been moving more into seeing adults and teens. I love being the guide in the process of life while recognizing mental illness as a factor to manage while becoming our best Selves. 

biography

I grew up in Columbia before going to UNC chapel hill where I graduated with distinction. I also graduated an avid Tarheel fan. I am married with twin elementary aged children. I have been practicing since 2000.  

  • Counseling

  • University Nc At Chapel Hill

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of South Carolina At Columbia

    Medical School, 2004

  • Al Arab Medical University / Faculty Of Medicine

Focus on Depression

Locations

Practice

Family Matters LLC2016 Assembly St Columbia, SC 29201
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