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

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Winston-Salem: Kristin Reiners, LPC, NCC, RPT, RP Score 73/100; 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: Apogee Behavioral Medicine - Winston-Salem, 248 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 30 ranked; ranked #5.

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

30 Winston-Salem family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 30 rated practices.

Top 10 family 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 family therapists in Winston-Salem at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Kristin Reiners, LPC, NCC, RPT734.0★ (8)Winston-Salem—Overall
2Triad Mental Health Partners654.8★ (27)Winston-SalemSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Winston-Salem654.4★ (230)Winston-SalemSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Forsyth Family Counseling, PLLC634.4★ (19)Winston-SalemSat—
5Apogee Behavioral Medicine - Winston-Salem604.6★ (248)Winston-Salem—Most reviews
6Give Grace Youth & Family Counseling584.0★ (3)Winston-Salem——
7Lewisville Family Counseling, PLLC564.4★ (16)Lewisville, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Trinity Christian Counseling562.8★ (23)Winston-SalemSat · Evenings—
9Camel City Counseling554.2★ (27)Winston-Salem——
10MentalRest™ Counseling & Education555.0★ (7)Winston-SalemEvenings—

The 30 best family 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.

  4. #4 Forsyth Family Counseling, PLLC

    Based in Winston-Salem

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    860 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    View profile for Forsyth Family Counseling, PLLC(336) 355-8244

  7. #7 Lewisville Family Counseling, PLLC

    Based in Lewisville, 9 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6220 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023
    View profile for Lewisville Family Counseling, PLLC(336) 945-0137

  9. #9 Camel City Counseling

    Based in Winston-Salem

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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

  11. #11 Footprints Counseling

    Based in Winston-Salem

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, based in Winston-Salem.

    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

  12. #12 Trinity Center Inc

    Based in Winston-Salem

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, based in Winston-Salem.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    640 Holly Ave NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    View profile for Trinity Center Inc(336) 725-3999

  16. #16 Alexander Youth Network

    Based in Winston-Salem

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, based in Winston-Salem.

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

    • 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8025 North Point Blvd #260, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
    View profile for Alexander Youth Network(336) 724-1412

  17. #17 Ottman Family Therapy

    Based in Clemmons, 10 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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

  18. #18 Dunleavy Family Therapy

    Based in Kernersville, 11 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8:30 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    950 Graves St, Kernersville, NC 27284
    View profile for Dunleavy Family Therapy(336) 497-5271

  19. #19 Family Solutions

    Based in High Point, 20 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    148 Baker Rd, High Point, NC 27263
    View profile for Family Solutions(336) 899-8800

  20. #20 Triad Mental Health Partners

    Based in High Point, 16 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1831 Eastchester Dr 2nd Floor, High Point, NC 27265
    View profile for Triad Mental Health Partners(336) 358-6200

  21. #21 JPB Counseling

    Based in Kernersville, 10 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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

  22. #22 Greenway Counseling & Wellness

    Based in High Point, 17 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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

  24. #24 Awakenings Center for Couples and Sex Therapy

    Based in Greensboro, 19 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

    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

  25. #25 Phyllis Sutphin EdS LPC

    Based in Kernersville, 10 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    110 Harmon Ln Ste b, Kernersville, NC 27284
    View profile for Phyllis Sutphin EdS LPC(336) 993-3770

All 30 family therapists

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

family therapists in Winston-Salem, ranks 26 to 30
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26DWI The Green Center of Thomasville434.7★ (30)17 mi
27Emberhaven - High Point413.4★ (7)16 mi
28Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina403.3★ (27)18 mi
29DWI / Four Directions Counseling and Recovery Center394.1★ (14)19 mi
30Emberhaven - Greensboro394.0★ (12)19 mi

Also serving Winston-Salem

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 Winston-Salem
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Above & Beyond ABA Therapy In North Carolina | ABA Therapy North Carolina4.8★ (28)In Winston-Salem
ABS Kids ABA Therapy Center4.5★ (33)In Winston-Salem
Advanced Psychiatric Associates4.4★ (56)In Winston-Salem
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist MHS - Jonestown Road4.4★ (101)In Winston-Salem
Banyan Tree Counseling & Wellness4.5★ (55)In Winston-Salem
Body in Mind Nutrition Counseling5.0★ (13)In Winston-Salem
Certus Psychiatry & Integrated Care4.7★ (558)In Winston-Salem
Community Intervention & Educational Services4.6★ (72)In Winston-Salem
Counseling and Spirituality, PLLC4.9★ (18)In Winston-Salem
Creative Counseling and Wellness Center4.6★ (26)In Winston-Salem
Daymark Recovery Services - Forsyth Outpatient Center4.1★ (243)In Winston-Salem
Family Services Forsyth County3.9★ (18)In Winston-Salem
HOPE Counseling & Consulting Services, Inc3.9★ (18)In Winston-Salem
Kennedy ABA [Autism Therapy]5.0★ (23)In Winston-Salem
Monarch Healthcare Behavioral Health Outpatient Office - Winston-Salem4.0★ (89)In Winston-Salem
New Life Counseling Center, PLLC4.5★ (20)In Winston-Salem
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services2.9★ (935)In Winston-Salem
The Neil Group, Inc3.1★ (117)In Winston-Salem
Twin City Counseling4.6★ (19)In Winston-Salem
Valera Counseling Services4.3★ (24)In Winston-Salem

How we ranked Winston-Salem family therapists

We scored 30 Winston-Salem 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 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 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 Winston-Salem: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Winston-Salem?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Winston-Salem, NC is Kristin Reiners, LPC, NCC, RPT with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews. Triad Mental Health Partners (#2) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Winston-Salem (#3) follow. We ranked 30 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Winston-Salem?

RankedPsychologists ranks 30 family therapists serving Winston-Salem, NC. 15 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 family therapists in Winston-Salem work on weekends?

8 of 30 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Triad Mental Health Partners (#2), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Winston-Salem (#3) and Forsyth Family Counseling, PLLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Winston-Salem family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 30 rated family therapists in Winston-Salem is 4.3★, with a median of 9 reviews. Apogee Behavioral Medicine - Winston-Salem has the most, 248 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Winston-Salem count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Winston-Salem 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 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 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 Winston-Salem

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 30 family therapists serving Winston-Salem.

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