Updated Apr 9th, 2021—
SUMMER CAMPS are HERE !!

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE:
Video Telehealth Available,
Open for In-Person Testing
and Therapy >>

Call 919-467-7777 or 919-805-0182.
Text us at 919-322-8513.


Date Night:
A Virtual Mini Marriage Retreat
Sat, April 17, 2021
Join us for an engaging evening of practical tools and laughter! In 2 hours, we'll learn and implement sustainable habits to give your relationship an extra boost. We've designed this interactive presentation to help refresh your relationship, learn new ways of communicating, manage conflict effectively, and create new rituals of connection. So go ahead and reserve that babysitter! Learn more about our Mini Marriage Retreat.

Kindergarten Fair
April 30, 2021










Wynns Family Psychology is hosting a FREE Kindergarten Fair! If you have a rising kindergartner or little one you hope to get into kindergarten early, join our informational fair that includes:
• Free kindergarten screenings
• Discounts on Early Entry to Kindergarten Testing
• Raffles, giveaways, and SWAG bags
• Scavenger hunts to learn more about our local,
child-friendly sponsors/businesses
Learn more about our FREE Kindergarten Fair here.


Meet Our Newest Psychologist:
Kristen Lewis, Ph.D.

Child and Adolescent Psychologist,
Assessment Specialist
Office Locations: Cary & Raleigh NC

EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: children, adolescents, anxiety, depression, peer and family relationship difficulties, emotional dysregulation, impulse control, anger management, stress management, social skills, social cognition difficulties, coping skills, mindfulness, skills to increase resilience, psychological evaluations, Autism, ADHD, LD, group therapy, public school interventions, section 504, and Individual Education Plans (IEP) procedures

Kristen Lewis, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, specializing in providing both therapy and assessment services to children and adolescents. She has spent over a decade as a licensed school psychologist for Wake County Public Schools and was recently named practitioner of the year for North Carolina! Dr. Lewis believes in empowering children and families with the skills to meet their goals and enjoys helping children realize their strengths and unique potentials. She believes that building a trusting relationship with families is important to treatment success. Dr. Lewis has an approach to therapy that encompasses several modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness therapy. She has experience working with children to address a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, impulse control difficulties, anger management, poor social skills, and peer and family conflict. Specifically, Dr. Lewis helps clients challenge maladaptive thoughts, develop resiliency and coping skills, and learn to incorporate and generalize skills into everyday life. Dr. Lewis provides comprehensive evaluation services and has significant experienced conducting psychological testing and psychoeducational evaluations such as Learning Disorder testing, Autism Testing, ADHD Testing, IQ Testing, Achievement Testing, and Gifted Testing. Her expertise in public school academic/behavioral interventions and the special education process adds a unique perspective to the assessment (and therapy) process. Dr. Lewis consults with school and medical professionals to provide the most comprehensive services and better help clients achieve their treatment goals.

Learn More About Dr. Lewis >>

School Survival Toolkit

Winter, Spring, and Summer 2021

Overwhelmed with "forced" homeschooling? Don't know where to start with balancing kids "learning at home" and your "working at home?" As parents are absorbing the idea that their children and teens will be attending online school (for at least for the near future), it can be overwhelming knowing how to start preparing. Wynns Family Psychology has a toolkit to help you survive these virtual school times! We have webinars, parent support groups, teen and tween study skills group, and coaching services. Help is on the way!
• Virtual Parent Support Group for Virtual Learning
• Virtual School Webinar—The Parent Guilt Trap
• Addressing Anxiety, Attention, Behavior & Motivation
• Virtual Kindergarten 101 Parent Webinar
• Advice for Parents with Kids in Remote Learning
• Virtual School Survival Parenting Toolkit Webinar










Young Children's
Social Skills Group
Grades PreK - K; Winter/Spring 2021
Does your preschooler or kindergartner have difficulty making friends? Would your child benefit from recognizing social cues? Does he or she need help expressing emotions appropriately? Has he or she been diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, or ADHD? Some children need extra help learning social skills. Through a series of games, role-play, worksheets, videos, and other acticities and projects, your child will enhance social skills and self-esteem. Learn more about our Young Child Social Skills Group.

Elementary School Children's Social Skills Group (In-Person or Virtual)
Grades 1-5; Winter/Spring 2021
Does your child have difficulty making friends? Would your child benefit from recognizing social cues? Does he or she need extra help expressing emotions appropriately? Does your child report feeling bullied at school or in social situations? Has your child been diagnosed with Social Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, or ADHD? Or is he or she simply shy or socially awkward? Some children need a little help learning social skills. Through a series of games, role-play, worksheets, videos, and projects, your child will enhance social skills and self-esteem. Learn more about our Elementary Child Social Skills Group.

Co-Ed Middle School
Social Skills Group
Grades 6-8; Winter/Spring 2021
Does your child have difficulty making friends? Has she been described as shy or slow to warm up to people? Has your child been diagnosed with Asperger's, ADHD, or ODD? Does he get into arguments with other children or adults? Does your child have difficulty cooperating with the teacher during classroom activities? Many kids need a little help learning and building social skills. Learn more about teaching youth social skills with our Coed Middle School Social Skills Group.

"Boys to Men" Tween and Young Teen Social Skills Group for Boys
Grades 6-8; Winter/Spring 2021
Is your pre-teen or teenage son having difficulty making or keeping friends? Is he feeling bullied at school or in social situations? Does your son need help expressing emotions appropriately? Are you or your child concerned about his transition into middle school (or high school) and fitting in socially? Has he been diagnosed with Social Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, or AD/HD? Does your son shy away from social interactions? The tween and teen years can be academically and socially challenging for middle school boys. And some kids need a little extra help learning social skills to make these years a success! Through a variety of discussions, exercises, role-play, worksheets, videos, and projects, your son will enhance his social skills and improve his self-esteem. Teach your adolescent son about social skills through our Boys Middle School Social Skills Group.

Teen Life Skills
& Social Skills Group
Grades 9-12; Winter/Spring 2021
Does your teen have trouble making and keeping friends? Does your teenager report feeling bullied at school or in social situations? Does he or she need help expressing emotions appropriately? Are you or your teen worried about the transition to high school and fitting in? Has your teen been diagnosed with Social Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, or ADHD? Or does your teenager shy away from social interactions? High school can be challenging academically and socially. Some teenagers need a little help learning social skills to make the transition easier and the high school years a success! Learn more about our Teenager Social Skills Group.

Anxiety Group for Tweens
Grades 6-8; Spring/Summer 2021
Do you have a tween who struggles with feelings of anxiousness? Does your tween worry excessively about peer relationships, testing, or before events? Is your tween able to balance among family time, friendships, academics, and extracurricular activities effectively? Have you found that your tween often procrastinates? Does your tween avoid discussing their future or express fear of the unknown? Tween years can be challenging and overwhelming times filled with many transitions. Even milestones such as transitioning to a new school environment can create feelings of stress. Our group will give your tweens time and space to learn and explore how to manage their feelings of anxiety through a series of topics utilizing evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. Learn more about our Tween Anxiety Group.

Tween DBT Group
Grades 6-8; Ongoing 2021
Is your tween struggling with managing her emotions? Is he often overwhelmed or easily upset? Has your tween expressed a sense of emptiness or confusion? Is there frequent family conflict? Is he struggling in his peer relationships? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidenced-based approach that helps tweens learn how to cope with emotions in a healthy and productive manner. DBT is especially helpful for tweens diagnosed with anxiety or depression, or for kids struggling with self-harming behaviors such as cutting. Our ongoing DBT Tween group is comprised of four different modules—Mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Learn more about our Tween DBT Group. You can also learn more about Dialectical Behavior Therapy here.

Teen DBT Group
Grades 9-12; Ongoing 2021
Is your teen struggling with managing his emotions? Is she often overwhelmed or easily upset? Has your teen expressed a sense of emptiness or confusion? Is there frequent family conflict? Is she struggling in her peer relationships? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidenced-based approach that helps teens learn how to cope with emotions in a healthy and productive manner. DBT is especially helpful for teens diagnosed with anxiety or depression, or for kids struggling with self-harming behaviors such as cutting. Our ongoing DBT group is comprised of four different modules—Mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Learn more about our Teen DBT Group. You can also learn more about Dialectical Behavior Therapy here.


Coronavirus Family Resources:

Parenting Unwanted Behaviors
during COVID-19 Quarantine
Join Dr. Kristen Wynns and My Carolina for some quick tips about how to discipline and redirect unwanted behaviors from your children. Check out this parenting video to help bring more peace to your family during coronavirus quarantine with your kids.




Talking with Your Child
about Coronavirus
We know our kids are feeling the impact of COVID-19. So Dr. Kristen Wynns talks with My Carolina about how parents can have an honest, age-appropriate, and reassuring conversation with their kids about Coronavirus. Learn how to help your family feel safe and informed.




Dealing with Fear & Anxiety
during COVID-19
Many people feeling overwhelmed, anxious and afraid during COVID-19. Dr. Kristen Wynns chats with My Carolina about how we can control our emotions and get through this time of quarantine and social distancing. Click here to see the full-size video.




Helping Couples Survive
Coronavirus Quarantine
Couples are going CRAZY being stuck inside together for weeks. Dr. Kristen Wynns gives some helpful tips to My Carolina about how couples can keep their cool and try to quarantine together in harmony. Check out this advice to survive coronavirus quarantine with your spouse and family.




Embrace a Slower Pace
during COVID-19
While the coronavirus health crisis has disrupted our hectic lives, you can learn to embrace a slower, more peaceful pace. Dr. Kristen Wynns shares her advice with My Carolina on how to make the best of this moment in life. Click here to see the full-size video.




Working at Home with Kids
during Coronavirus
We’re all struggling to find peace and keep our sanity with the entire family stuck inside. But Dr. Kristen Wynns has some helpful advice for My Carolina about how to achieve harmony in the home. Check out the full-size video.





The No Wimpy Parenting Handbook:
NOW AVAILABLE for KINDLE !!










What's the perfect gift for yourself or another parent? The gift of easier, more stress-free parenting! Check out The No Wimpy Parenting Handbook (paperback) on Amazon and get a sneak peek of how to take back your parenting power! Or if you prefer the convenience of digital reading, you can also buy a full-color version of The No Wimpy Parenting Handbook for Amazon Kindle. Lastly, get a signed copy of the printed version when you buy it for $10 on the Wynns Family Psychology Payments Payments Page.











NEW Greensboro, NC Office Location!

Child Therapist and Testing Services in Greensboro NC

If you're searching for child therapy or testing services in or around Greensboro, NC, now you can visit Wynns Family Psychology – Psychological Solutions for Children, Adolescents and Families at our Greensboro location. Our new child therapy and testing office is just off of U.S. Route 220 in Greensboro, NC, convenient to Winston-Salem, High Point, and the greater Piedmont Triad area. So now you have the convenience of local child experts in Cary, Raleigh, AND Greensboro!

2709-B Pinedale Road, Greensboro, NC 27408
**Phone: 919.467.7777
Fax: 855.797.9587
*Email: Info@WynnsFamilyPsychology.com

Discounted Therapy Packages
We now offer Discounted Therapy Packages.



Looking for a Psychology Internship?
Wynns Family Psychology offers exciting, high-quality internships for college and graduate students. Master's-Level students may obtain practicum or internship hours with supervision. To apply, email your CV and this application to info@WynnsFamilyPsychology.com.


Should I Send My Child
to Kindergarten Early? What is Kindergarten Readiness Testing?
Early Kindergarten Entry and Redshirting
in North Carolina
Ok, so your preschooler is smart. But what if he misses the August 31st deadline for entering kindergarten? Is he socially ready? What are the signs of kindergarten readiness? And what are the advantages of testing and starting your child early? Will math and reading skills will be tested? Does your child need a high I.Q.? Which learning activities will provide kids with the best preparation before starting school? Should you red-shirt your children by holding them back an extra year? And what is redshirting anyway? Starting kindergarten can be a very intense and confusing topic for parents in the Raleigh, Cary, and Wake County NC area. Dr. Kristen Wynns of Wynns Family Psychology answers your questions, provides advice, and explains how early kindergarten testing works. Learn more about the process, pros and cons, guidelines, and resources for Early Entrance to Kindergarten.











Giving Your Child or Teen a New Device?
Get prepared before you give. Check out our Quick "Screen" Tips for Parents from Dr. Wynns.

Inclement Weather Policy
At Wynns Family Psychology, individual clinicians decide if they are able to come in as scheduled or not. If you haven't heard from your therapist or doctor, please call or email them directly to inquire about any schedule changes or to notify them you are unable to come in due to weather.

Hiring Child and Adolescent Psychologist and Psychiatrist in Cary Raleigh NC
Wynns Family Psychology is looking for experienced child psychologists. We're hiring a child psychologist and hiring a child psychiatrist to work with children, adolescents and teenagers. These child therapy positions and child psychiatry positions are located in Cary NC (close to both Raleigh and the Durham, North Carolina area). Learn more about these NC child psychologist jobs are NC child psychiatrist jobs here.


Wynns Family Psychology Testimonial
"We just want to thank you so much for your encouragement! J is THRIVING in kindergarten and is happy to get on that bus every single day! His first report card was almost all 4's and O's (outstanding), and he received the 'Outstanding Eagle' award (similar to Student of the Month)!!! And he's not even five until next week! We are so happy for him! A million heartfelt thank you's!!! I really struggled with this decision and it has been a blessing, we will be forever grateful!!"

—Parent of a preschooler,
Early entry to kindergarten assessment and consultation

• More Wynns Family Psychology
Testimonials and Reviews >>

• Helpful Child Psychology Articles >>

• Asperger's Syndrome
& Autism in Children >>

• Readiness for Kindergarten Testing >>

• ADHD & Learning Disabilities in Children >>

• Custody & Parenting Plan Consultation >>

• Fees and Online Credit Card Payments >>

• Marriage and Parenting 101 Blog >>

• No Wimpy Parenting Website >>

• No Wimpy Parenting Wordpress Blog >>

• Map & Directions >>

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