Restoring Lives Through Spiritual Formation Counseling & Soul Care


Faith-integrated counseling and soul care in Columbia, SC
Your trusted partner for emotional healing, spiritual wellness, and personal restoration
At WiseONE Life Restoration Counseling, we are a 501(c)(3) organization focused on healing and committed to helping individuals move toward wholeness, clarity, and renewed strength. Whether you are navigating emotional stress, grief, life transitions, spiritual struggles, burnout, or questions of identity and purpose, we provide compassionate support that honors both emotional well-being and spiritual formation.
We understand that life can feel heavy when your mind, heart, soul and spirit are overwhelmed. That is why WiseONE offers a warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where you can process your experiences, strengthen your inner life, and take meaningful steps toward restoration. When you choose WiseONE Life Restoration Counseling, you are choosing faith-integrated care that supports healing, growth, and whole-person wellness.
"Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."
-1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NKJV)






Our Services
Compassionate counseling tailored to your personal restoration journey.
Individual Counseling


One-on-one counseling focused on emotional healing and spiritual wellness.


Guidance that helps individuals grow in spiritual maturity while addressing faith and emotional struggles.
Educational sessions, seminars, and retreats focused on spiritual health, character development, resilience, and personal growth.
Workshops & Group Counseling


Support for individuals rebuilding direction and purpose after life disruptions.
Life Restoration Counseling
Spiritual Formation Counseling
WiseONE Empowerment Groups presents:
Meet the Voice of WiseONE Life Restoration Counseling
Dr. Akiliah Renee Johnson is a spiritual formation counselor serving individuals and communities throughout South Carolina and surrounding regions. She creates a compassionate and restorative environment where people can process life’s challenges, strengthen their inner well-being, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose through every life phase.
Spiritual Formation & Soul Care Counselor
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to be a Christian to receive services at WiseONE Life Restoration Counseling?
No. WiseONE Life Restoration Counseling welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, beliefs, and stages of life. Some clients come with a strong Christian faith, while others are simply searching for clarity, healing, purpose, or inner peace. Our goal is to provide compassionate support, thoughtful guidance, and a safe space for personal growth without pressure or coercion.
What if I am unsure about Christianity but still interested in spiritual guidance?
You are welcome here. Some individuals are not looking for religion but recognize an inner emptiness, lack of peace, or deeper questions about meaning, identity, hope, or purpose. WiseONE offers a respectful space for exploration, reflection, and conversation. Every individual is free to make their own personal and spiritual decisions.
If I trust God, why would I need counseling?
Faith and counseling do not have to compete with one another. Many people benefit from both spiritual guidance and emotional support. Just as people seek medical care for physical health, counseling can help individuals address emotional, relational, behavioral, and spiritual challenges in healthy and constructive ways.
Will Scripture or prayer be forced into every session?
No. Spiritual elements are incorporated respectfully and appropriately based on the client’s comfort level, goals, and openness. Some individuals desire strong faith integration, while others simply want space to explore life questions, personal struggles, or spiritual curiosity in a safe environment.
Can counseling help with spiritual struggles or questions about faith?
Yes, we welcome you. Some people seek support because they feel spiritually disconnected, emotionally exhausted, uncertain about their beliefs, or conflicted about life and purpose. WiseONE provides space for thoughtful reflection, meaningful conversation, and personal exploration without pressure.
What makes WiseONE different from traditional counseling services?
WiseONE approaches healing and growth through a holistic lens that values the connection between spiritual formation, spiritual wellness, personal identity, and wise living. The goal is not simply symptom management, but meaningful restoration, maturity, and whole-person development.
Is counseling a sign of weak faith?
Not at all. Seeking help is often a sign of wisdom, humility, and courage. Many people faithfully pray, read Scripture, attend church, and still experience emotional stress, grief, trauma, burnout, relationship struggles, or spiritual confusion. WiseONE Counseling can provide healthy support, insight, and practical tools while helping individuals process life more intentionally.
I have been hurt by church experiences or religious environments. Can I still come?
Yes, we welcome you. Many individuals carry wounds connected to spiritual disappointment, church hurt, shame, rejection, or unhealthy religious experiences. WiseONE seeks to create a compassionate environment where individuals can process those experiences honestly without fear of judgment.
Is counseling confidential?
Yes. Privacy and confidentiality are taken seriously within ethical and legal standards. WiseONE seeks to provide a safe and trustworthy environment for honest conversation and personal growth.


Restoring Lives and Communities Through Counseling, Spiritual Formation, & Soul Care
-Dr. Akiliah Renee 💜
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