
Upstate Counseling & Consulting LLC
Discreet care. Thoughtful conversations. Meaningful change.

About Our Practice
Upstate Counseling & Consulting LLC is a private psychotherapy practice dedicated to serving adults throughout Clemson, Seneca, Walhalla, Anderson, and the greater Upstate South Carolina region. We offer both in-person therapy in downtown Walhalla and telehealth appointments throughout South Carolina. Our approach is warm, direct, collaborative, and practical we believe therapy should help you feel deeply heard while also supporting you in making meaningful changes rather than simply talking in circles.
I’m Jay Cooley, a licensed clinical social worker offering individual psychotherapy in person in Walhalla SC and by telehealth across South Carolina.
I work with adults who are thoughtful, capable, and used to figuring things out on their own. Many of the people I see have already a lot of reflecting, reading, or even therapy yet still feel stuck in patterns they understand intellectually but can’t quite change yet. I won’t shame you for being you.
Therapy with me is conversational, practical, collaborative, and nonjudgemental. You don’t have to perform confidence, minimize your grief, or hide the darker thoughts you’re afraid will make someone overreact. We can talk honestly about what’s actually going on and work together to figure out what would help.
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Our Services

Individual Psychotherapy
Personalized therapy for adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, burnout, and major life transitions. I don’t work on the traditional 50-minute therapy hour. Sessions are a full 60 to 90 minutes, giving us more room to slow down when needed, work through something difficult, or build a practical plan without watching the clock.

In-Person & Telehealth Options
Flexible appointment formats to fit your life. Receive in-person therapy in downtown Walhalla or connect via secure telehealth from anywhere in South Carolina for the same quality care.

Free Consultation & Private-Pay Services
Start with a complimentary 15-minute consultation call to discuss your needs and see if we’re a good fit. We operate as a private-pay, out-of-network practice with superbills available for insurance reimbursement.
Schedule a Free Consultation
Call/text: 864-771-3141
Email: Jcooleytherapy@gmail.com
Please don’t include sensitive clinical information in email or text. I’ll respond as soon as able.