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Best Couples Therapists in Winston-Salem, NC (2026)

24 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Winston-Salem: Cheyenne Carter PhD, RP Score 73/100; 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

  2. 17

    Most-reviewed: FORSYTH PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES, PLLC, 231 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #17.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

24 Winston-Salem couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 24 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in Winston-Salem at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 couples therapists in Winston-Salem at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Cheyenne Carter PhD734.4★ (7)Winston-Salem—Overall
2Footprints Counseling675.0★ (4)Winston-Salem——
3Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Winston-Salem654.4★ (230)Winston-SalemSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Awakenings Center for Couples and Sex Therapy594.3★ (12)Greensboro, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5In Progress Therapy - Claire Harward LMFT575.0★ (4)High Point, 16 mi awaySun · Evenings—
6Trinity Christian Counseling562.8★ (23)Winston-SalemSat · Evenings—
7New Life Counseling Center, PLLC564.5★ (20)Winston-Salem——
8Camel City Counseling554.2★ (27)Winston-Salem——
9MentalRest™ Counseling & Education555.0★ (7)Winston-SalemEvenings—
10Safe Haven Counseling, PLLC554.5★ (8)Winston-SalemEvenings—

The 24 best couples therapists in Winston-Salem, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Winston-Salem

    #1 Cheyenne Carter PhD

    Based in Winston-Salem

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    3000 Bethesda Pl #301, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for Cheyenne Carter PhD(336) 501-8044

  2. #2 Footprints Counseling

    Based in Winston-Salem

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3410 Healy Dr Ste 200-a, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for Footprints Counseling(336) 893-8727

  4. #4 Awakenings Center for Couples and Sex Therapy

    Based in Greensboro, 19 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    216-2 S Swing Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409
    View profile for Awakenings Center for Couples and Sex Therapy(336) 257-0404

  5. #5 In Progress Therapy - Claire Harward LMFT

    Based in High Point, 16 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–3 PM · Tue 1 PM–7 PM · Wed 11 AM–6 PM · Thu–Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    200 W Parkway Ave Suite 5, High Point, NC 27262
    View profile for In Progress Therapy - Claire Harward LMFT(919) 295-9549

  8. #8 Camel City Counseling

    Based in Winston-Salem

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.2★ from 27 Google reviews, based in Winston-Salem.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Brookstown Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    View profile for Camel City Counseling(336) 355-8155

  10. #10 Safe Haven Counseling, PLLC

    Based in Winston-Salem

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, based in Winston-Salem.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    163 Stratford Ct #225, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for Safe Haven Counseling, PLLC(336) 396-7834

  11. #11 Triad Therapy LLC

    Based in Winston-Salem

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, based in Winston-Salem.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7830 North Point Blvd #201, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
    View profile for Triad Therapy LLC(336) 896-0904

  12. #12 The Barnabas Center Triad

    Based in Winston-Salem

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, based in Winston-Salem.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3000 Bethesda Pl #303, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for The Barnabas Center Triad(336) 521-7641

  13. #13 Grounded Mind Counseling, PLLC

    Based in Winston-Salem

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, based in Winston-Salem.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 2 PM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 2 PM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    632 Holly Ave NW Unit 9, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    View profile for Grounded Mind Counseling, PLLC(336) 618-7579

  17. #17 FORSYTH PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES, PLLC

    Based in Clemmons, 9 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 231 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2554 Lewisville Clemmons Rd #209, Clemmons, NC 27012
    View profile for FORSYTH PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES, PLLC(336) 660-6000

  18. #18 JPB Counseling

    Based in Kernersville, 10 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1617 NC-66 #103, Kernersville, NC 27284
    View profile for JPB Counseling(336) 496-8027

  19. #19 Greenway Counseling & Wellness

    Based in High Point, 17 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    4154 Mendenhall Oaks Pkwy Ste 101, High Point, NC 27265
    View profile for Greenway Counseling & Wellness(336) 884-9510

  20. #20 Ottman Family Therapy

    Based in Clemmons, 10 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3844 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012
    View profile for Ottman Family Therapy(336) 866-0537

  22. #22 Emberhaven - High Point

    Based in High Point, 16 mi away

    41/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1623 York Ave Ste 104, High Point, NC 27265
    View profile for Emberhaven - High Point(743) 222-3948

Also serving Winston-Salem

20 more couples therapists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked couples therapists serving Winston-Salem
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Affinity Counseling & Wellness, PLLC4.5★ (6)In Winston-Salem
Apogee Behavioral Medicine - Winston-Salem4.6★ (248)In Winston-Salem
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist CareNet - Winston-Salem4.9★ (8)In Winston-Salem
Banyan Tree Counseling & Wellness4.5★ (55)In Winston-Salem
Certus Psychiatry & Integrated Care4.7★ (558)In Winston-Salem
Counseling and Spirituality, PLLC4.9★ (18)In Winston-Salem
Creative Counseling and Wellness Center4.6★ (26)In Winston-Salem
Family Services Forsyth County3.9★ (18)In Winston-Salem
Forsyth Family Counseling, PLLC4.4★ (19)In Winston-Salem
Full Life Counseling & Recovery3.9★ (11)In Winston-Salem
Heartspath Counseling and Wellness, PLLC4.3★ (6)In Winston-Salem
Kristin Reiners, LPC, NCC, RPT4.0★ (8)In Winston-Salem
Mood Treatment Center Polo Rd4.3★ (337)In Winston-Salem
New Salem Counseling3.4★ (5)In Winston-Salem
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services2.9★ (935)In Winston-Salem
Peace Love and Therapy Winston Salem PLLC5.0★ (13)In Winston-Salem
Trinity Center Inc5.0★ (4)In Winston-Salem
Twin City Counseling4.6★ (19)In Winston-Salem
Valera Counseling Services4.3★ (24)In Winston-Salem
Wings of Change of Forsyth5.0★ (6)In Winston-Salem

How we ranked Winston-Salem couples therapists

We scored 24 Winston-Salem couples therapists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Winston-Salem data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a couples therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure couples and marriage counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask what training they have in couples work specifically (for example the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy).
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a couples therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is couples and marriage counseling?
  • Do you also see each partner on their own?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Couples therapists in Winston-Salem: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Winston-Salem?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Winston-Salem, NC is Cheyenne Carter PhD with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews. Footprints Counseling (#2) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Winston-Salem (#3) follow. We ranked 24 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Winston-Salem?

RankedPsychologists ranks 24 couples therapists serving Winston-Salem, NC. 14 of them are based in Winston-Salem; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which couples therapists in Winston-Salem work on weekends?

4 of 24 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Winston-Salem (#3), Awakenings Center for Couples and Sex Therapy (#4) and Trinity Christian Counseling (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Winston-Salem couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 24 rated couples therapists in Winston-Salem is 4.4★, with a median of 9 reviews. FORSYTH PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES, PLLC has the most, 231 reviews, and ranks #17. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank couples therapists?

Each couples therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do couples therapists outside Winston-Salem count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Winston-Salem city center, our service radius for couples therapists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can couples therapists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are couples therapists in Winston-Salem ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on couples and marriage counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Do both partners need to come to couples therapy?

Most couples therapists prefer to see both partners, at least at first, but many will start with one. Ask how they handle individual sessions. If there is violence or fear in the relationship, tell the therapist privately; many do not offer joint sessions in that situation.

Can I see a couples therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Winston-Salem

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 24 couples therapists serving Winston-Salem.

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