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Best Family Therapists in Wake Forest, NC (2026)

82 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Wake Forest: Eclectic Therapeutic Connections INC, RP Score 70/100; 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 18

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Raleigh, 431 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 82 ranked; ranked #18.

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

82 Wake Forest family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 25 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 82 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Wake Forest 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 family therapists in Wake Forest at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Eclectic Therapeutic Connections INC704.9★ (31)Raleigh, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2New Hope Counseling Center665.0★ (4)Raleigh, 11 mi away——
3My-Therapist, Inc.644.9★ (26)Wake ForestSat · Sun—
4Shattuck Wellness and Behavioral Health Services635.0★ (9)Raleigh, 16 mi away——
5Foundations Family Therapy623.7★ (6)Wake ForestEvenings—
6JoyCare Biblical Counseling Center625.0★ (31)Wake ForestSat · Evenings—
7Christensen Family Therapy, PLLC624.3★ (6)Wake Forest——
8Crosspointe Biblical Counseling613.6★ (24)Raleigh, 10 mi away——
9The Journey & The Process Counseling Wake Forest, NC614.7★ (11)Wake ForestSat · Evenings—
10Foundations Family Therapy614.8★ (16)Raleigh, 4 mi awayEvenings—

The 82 best family therapists in Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest

    #1 Eclectic Therapeutic Connections INC

    Based in Raleigh, 10 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    8601 Six Forks Rd Unit 400, Raleigh, NC 27615
    View profile for Eclectic Therapeutic Connections INC(844) 204-7084

  3. #3 My-Therapist, Inc.

    Based in Wake Forest

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, based in Wake Forest.

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

    • 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    152 Capcom Ave #101, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    View profile for My-Therapist, Inc.(919) 551-7222

  5. #5 Foundations Family Therapy

    Based in Wake Forest

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1740 Heritage Center Dr Ste 104, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    View profile for Foundations Family Therapy(919) 285-4802

  9. #9 The Journey & The Process Counseling Wake Forest, NC

    Based in Wake Forest

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, based in Wake Forest.

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

    • 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–8 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    851-B Durham Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    View profile for The Journey & The Process Counseling Wake Forest, NC(919) 891-0521

  10. #10 Foundations Family Therapy

    Based in Raleigh, 4 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3021 Berks Way Ste 101, Raleigh, NC 27614
    View profile for Foundations Family Therapy(919) 285-4802

  12. #12 Living Well Therapy, PLLC - Trauma and couples therapy in North Carolina

    Based in Raleigh, 10 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    178 Mine Lake Ct #200, Raleigh, NC 27615
    View profile for Living Well Therapy, PLLC - Trauma and couples therapy in North Carolina(919) 725-8068

  13. #13 Charis Foundation, Inc.

    Based in Wake Forest

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, based in Wake Forest.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    536 Wait Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    View profile for Charis Foundation, Inc.(919) 426-5754

  15. #15 Bowman Family Services

    Based in Wake Forest

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, based in Wake Forest.

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

    • 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    120 Capcom Ave Suite 101, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    View profile for Bowman Family Services(919) 556-6501

  19. #19 Bright Path Behavioral Health - Teen Mental Health Treatment - Wake Forest, NC

    Based in Wake Forest

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, based in Wake Forest.

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

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    203 Capcom Ave #104, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    View profile for Bright Path Behavioral Health - Teen Mental Health Treatment - Wake Forest, NC(984) 207-3554

  25. #25 Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Northeast Raleigh

    Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 119 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    3000 Highwoods Blvd #100, Raleigh, NC 27604
    View profile for Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Northeast Raleigh(919) 822-8270

Family therapists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 82 ranked family therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

family therapists in Wake Forest, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26KMason Counseling553.7★ (3)In Wake Forest
27Well Marriage Center - Raleigh555.0★ (3)10 mi
28Wynns Family Psychology—Raleigh NC553.5★ (12)10 mi
29Wake Counseling - Therapists Wake Forest554.5★ (8)4 mi
30Anthony Thomas, LCSW - Marriage Menders & Family Counseling545.0★ (9)10 mi
31The Wake County Second Saturday Divorce Workshop544.9★ (15)16 mi
32Lifeologie Counseling Raleigh544.6★ (31)10 mi
33Foundation Restoration Inc.544.4★ (7)9 mi
34Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Raleigh524.5★ (95)16 mi
35Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism524.6★ (10)7 mi
36Birch Therapy525.0★ (12)15 mi
37Lepage Associates Psychological Services - Raleigh513.4★ (7)10 mi
38Your Journey Through514.6★ (22)10 mi
39Mendel Psychological Associates514.0★ (4)8 mi
40Brittani Procknow, LCSW515.0★ (3)15 mi
41Better Days Therapeutic Solutions505.0★ (5)16 mi
42Omabu Okafor Ravita T504.1★ (9)13 mi
43Aspire Counseling Group505.0★ (25)15 mi
44NuTrans Health - Raleigh504.8★ (26)14 mi
45NxtStep Counseling504.8★ (18)10 mi
46Wake Counseling - Therapists Raleigh503.9★ (15)10 mi
47One-Eighty Counseling494.7★ (12)11 mi
48Melody Smith Therapy: Melody Smith, MA, LMFT495.0★ (8)10 mi
49Ellie Mental Health494.8★ (21)16 mi
50Core Counseling & Consulting, PLLC495.0★ (3)10 mi

Also serving Wake Forest

20 more family 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 family therapists serving Wake Forest
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Little Counseling, PLLC4.7★ (26)In Wake Forest
ABC's of Learning3.7★ (9)In Wake Forest
Cedar Oaks Clinic PLLC - Psychiatry and Mental Wellness4.8★ (474)In Wake Forest
Cornerstone Counseling & Wellness4.7★ (13)In Wake Forest
Couples Workshops NC5.0★ (15)In Wake Forest
Elizabeth Detweiler M.S.W, L.C.S.W, L.C.A.S5.0★ (24)In Wake Forest
Greene Mental Wellness, PLLC4.2★ (29)In Wake Forest
Harmony 360 Counseling, PLLC - Therapy, Medication Management, Massage Therapy, Infrared Sauna4.8★ (144)In Wake Forest
Healing With Compassion, PLLC5.0★ (26)In Wake Forest
Little Oaks ABA2.6★ (5)In Wake Forest
Morning Glory Center5.0★ (3)In Wake Forest
Mosaic Pediatric Therapy4.1★ (9)In Wake Forest
Raleigh Psychological Associates at West Vernon Center4.6★ (20)In Wake Forest
Raleigh Psychology4.9★ (62)In Wake Forest
Shelly Hummel, LMFT5.0★ (7)In Wake Forest
Stratton Autism Group [ABA Therapy]5.0★ (7)In Wake Forest
Supportive Care ABA Therapy In North Carolina4.8★ (21)In Wake Forest
Team Wellness Therapy and Consulting, PLLC5.0★ (8)In Wake Forest
Ubuntu Counseling Center5.0★ (10)In Wake Forest
Wake County Psychological5.0★ (5)In Wake Forest

How we ranked Wake Forest family therapists

We scored 82 Wake Forest family 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 13, 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 Wake Forest 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 family therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure family therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Marriage and family therapists (LMFT) are trained to work with families as a whole; psychologists and counselors may also offer family sessions, so ask about their training.
  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 family 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 family therapy?
  • Who would you want to attend the first session?
  • 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.

Family therapists in Wake Forest: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Wake Forest?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Wake Forest, NC is Eclectic Therapeutic Connections INC with an RP Score of 70/100. It has 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. New Hope Counseling Center (#2) and My-Therapist, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 82 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 13, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Wake Forest?

RankedPsychologists ranks 82 family therapists serving Wake Forest, NC. 14 of them are based in Wake Forest; 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 family therapists in Wake Forest work on weekends?

25 of 82 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Eclectic Therapeutic Connections INC (#1), My-Therapist, Inc. (#3) and JoyCare Biblical Counseling Center (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Wake Forest family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 82 rated family therapists in Wake Forest is 4.6★, with a median of 11 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Raleigh has the most, 431 reviews, and ranks #18. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank family therapists?

Each family 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 family therapists outside Wake Forest count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Wake Forest city center, our service radius for family 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 family 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 family therapists in Wake Forest ranked?

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

Who attends family therapy?

It depends on the concern. Sessions may include the whole household, a parent and one child, or adult family members. Ask the practice how it decides who comes and whether it also sees people individually.

Can I see a family 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 Wake Forest

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 82 family therapists serving Wake Forest.

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