I have had issues with communicating with my dr to assist me in some paperwork for disability. I have contacted multiple times on this subject and I either get told that it will be done and wait weeks for it to be done, they forget, or I get no response at all. I reached out to HopefFull Counseling and Psychiatry because I needed help. I should be able to count on my Dr and staff member to help assist me in any way possible. Especially for simple tasks as such. My life is enough as a struggle and I dont need the people who are supposed to help me make things worse. I do not recommend anyone to go to this business in Columbia, SC. Hopefully, once I get the energy I can find someone else. Until then I have to put myself through more stress.

So far so good! I have had one appointment with Cindy, the initial consultation, and she was so sweet! The receptionist was very nice as well, very personable. Dr. G, I do not want to butcher spelling his name, Was very pleasant as well. I havent seen many therapists or Psychiatrists but so far this has been a great experience. I am excited to continue this journey and see where it takes me. Only thing that bothered me was that they did not have an appointment for therapy available until January and I had my initial visit was at the end of November. I say it bothered me but I completely understand it is the holidays, so I will hold tight and look forward to our next meeting!!!!!!

Called multiple times and sent email requests for my wife that is suffering w/out her medication. All we need is a par called in that takes 5 minutes but they never answer the phone

Absolutely love Mrs. Cindy and Dr. Gihwala. Mrs. Cindy listens, and she is relatable. She gives you the advice and tools to help with anxiety and stress relieving tips. Didnt take long for me to feel comfortable here. Ive been to places that just wanted you in and out. Places that shut down with out notice, and places that just didnt care about you as a person. Dr. Gihwala is quick to the point but has a friendly smile and welcoming voice. He doesnt just give you what you want but what you need. He makes sure YOU are ok, and checks in with how everything is going in your life.... Which 99% of actual psychiatrists just dont do. As long as this place is available to us, I will continue to go.

I was directed to this office per my doctor, and I had a mixed experience. I can’t speak for the entire office, but Christine Schaub, one of the therapists here, is absolutely wonderful and I would definitely recommend her to anyone. If you want someone who is kind, compassionate, intelligent, caring, and understanding, she is absolutely all of the above. She will give you tools to help you steer your ship back on the right path! However, Dr. Gihwala and the rest of staff I encountered here acted unprofessionally on a number of different occasions, with little regard to my schedule, and I did seek care elsewhere as a result of this. I would recommend looking for a more well-established practice if you are seeking more than therapeutic care from here.

Complete disregard and lack of respect for potential patients who need and are trying to seek help. Not only is this a lack of respect for others, but it is a lack of respect for life and the willingness of those struggling to seek help. Truly disgusting.