Forsyth Family Counseling, PLLC
Group Practice
860 West 5th Street & 942 West 4th Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101
Let's Connect (336) 891-4673
Forsyth Family Counseling has helped over 5,500 individuals and families since opening in 2013. Lynn and Harry Lerner started the practice with a vision to meet a need that had too long been overlooked. Forsyth Family Counseling’s underpinnings are in repairing and fostering healthy attachments. One therapist will often work within the family system, individually seeing family members to gain greater understanding and treat any individual barrier to emotional health. We have been bringing peace to families and individuals since 2013. We also have a Asheville location - 40 N French Broad Ave.
Our Team
Hi, I'm Lynn. As a devoted parent, you want your child to receive effective, specialized, and caring treatment. At Forsyth Family Counseling, you can rest assured they will receive this level of care. Your child's emotional and behavioral issues can also affect the entire family. That is why I am here to help you, your child, and your family regain their inner peace and harmony. I will work with you and your child using proven evidence-based treatments. What are evidence-based treatments? They are types of therapies that have a great deal of research proving effectiveness.
Hi, I'm Lynn. As a devoted parent, you want your child to receive effective, specialized, and caring treatment. At Forsyth Family Counseling, you can rest assured they will receive this level of care. Your child's emotional and behavioral issues can also affect the entire family. That is why I am here to help you, your child, and your family regain their inner peace and harmony. I will work with you and your child using proven evidence-based treatments. What are evidence-based treatments? They are types of therapies that have a great deal of research proving effectiveness.
Life can have difficult and challenging seasons. My goal as a counselor is to build a relationship with my clients that is based on respect and trust as well as to provide a safe, non-judgmental place for you to process through any of life’s challenges. I use evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapy to help you reach your goals and determine any steps that need to be taken for you to be the best version of yourself that you can be.
Life can have difficult and challenging seasons. My goal as a counselor is to build a relationship with my clients that is based on respect and trust as well as to provide a safe, non-judgmental place for you to process through any of life’s challenges. I use evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapy to help you reach your goals and determine any steps that need to be taken for you to be the best version of yourself that you can be.
I am so glad that you stopped by and took the time to read about me and explore the possibility of working together.Getting started is always the hardest part of any road to change. Deciding who you are going to trust with your information is also an important part of your new beginnings. I want to be supportive of your goals and work together in discovering how you can reach and surpass them. In my time away from being a therapist, the most important thing to me is my family - my wife and three young children - and spending as much of my time with them that I can. I enjoy hiking, fishing, cooking and reading when I have the time.
I am so glad that you stopped by and took the time to read about me and explore the possibility of working together.Getting started is always the hardest part of any road to change. Deciding who you are going to trust with your information is also an important part of your new beginnings. I want to be supportive of your goals and work together in discovering how you can reach and surpass them. In my time away from being a therapist, the most important thing to me is my family - my wife and three young children - and spending as much of my time with them that I can. I enjoy hiking, fishing, cooking and reading when I have the time.
My name is Latimer Alexander. Firstly, I want to commend you for looking for ways to address your current troubles and concerns. I hope that you will give yourself credit for looking for counseling. I’m happy that you are investing in yourself and I’d like to continue to help you along that path. I am a graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill in Social Work with a focus in direct practice and specialized in treating substance use disorders. I believe that understanding, growth, and recovery benefits from not only addressing a struggle as an individual, but involving the family and support system as a whole.
My name is Latimer Alexander. Firstly, I want to commend you for looking for ways to address your current troubles and concerns. I hope that you will give yourself credit for looking for counseling. I’m happy that you are investing in yourself and I’d like to continue to help you along that path. I am a graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill in Social Work with a focus in direct practice and specialized in treating substance use disorders. I believe that understanding, growth, and recovery benefits from not only addressing a struggle as an individual, but involving the family and support system as a whole.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for supporting individuals through common challenges faced by people as they are working toward acceptance and change. As your therapist, I will be here to partner with you to create and achieve goals that help you recognize the strength and success you already possess. Utilizing my education, training, and background working with clients in all stages of change, I am confident our time together will help you connect with your best self and positively impact your life and progress.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for supporting individuals through common challenges faced by people as they are working toward acceptance and change. As your therapist, I will be here to partner with you to create and achieve goals that help you recognize the strength and success you already possess. Utilizing my education, training, and background working with clients in all stages of change, I am confident our time together will help you connect with your best self and positively impact your life and progress.
Sophie Williams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Our current world is so stressful. Demands are continuously asked of us from work, school, family, and friends. It’s hard to keep up! Having a place to land with a nonjudgmental, caring ear can help. I specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety, trauma, burnout, self-doubt, and grief (including pregnancy loss). I also work with teens, couples, and families struggling with communication difficulties, parenting concerns, or relationship conflict. If you are hoping to reduce your daily overwhelm, unpack your trauma, process a loss, or improve your connections with your partner or family, this is the place for you.
Our current world is so stressful. Demands are continuously asked of us from work, school, family, and friends. It’s hard to keep up! Having a place to land with a nonjudgmental, caring ear can help. I specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety, trauma, burnout, self-doubt, and grief (including pregnancy loss). I also work with teens, couples, and families struggling with communication difficulties, parenting concerns, or relationship conflict. If you are hoping to reduce your daily overwhelm, unpack your trauma, process a loss, or improve your connections with your partner or family, this is the place for you.
When you’re feeling stuck and exhausted, it’s rarely just about the present moment. Our inner lives are deeply connected to where we’ve been—including the lingering impact of past trauma. If you’re feeling disconnected or overwhelmed, you don't have to navigate it alone. I partner with individuals (13+), couples, and families who are ready to examine these patterns, understand their roots, and build a clearer path forward together.
When you’re feeling stuck and exhausted, it’s rarely just about the present moment. Our inner lives are deeply connected to where we’ve been—including the lingering impact of past trauma. If you’re feeling disconnected or overwhelmed, you don't have to navigate it alone. I partner with individuals (13+), couples, and families who are ready to examine these patterns, understand their roots, and build a clearer path forward together.
Lisa Hathaway
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
4 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Life is a journey. Life can be complicated and challenging, but beautiful at the same time. I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey towards healing. Building a trusting relationship built on respect, we can work together to develop tools and techniques to help you grow and reach your goals. I am an Enneagram Coach who helps clients learn even more about themselves in a deeper way. It is special to see clients reflect on their core motivations for doing what they do.
Life is a journey. Life can be complicated and challenging, but beautiful at the same time. I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey towards healing. Building a trusting relationship built on respect, we can work together to develop tools and techniques to help you grow and reach your goals. I am an Enneagram Coach who helps clients learn even more about themselves in a deeper way. It is special to see clients reflect on their core motivations for doing what they do.
Hello! I work with clients of all ages who are experiencing emotional distress or having trouble with daily functioning due to depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief and loss. I also work with clients who are struggling with significant life transitions or attachment issues. I've had extensive training on childhood trauma, its root causes, the implications as we move into adulthood, and the best interventions for treatment. I'll meet you where you are with empathy and compassion, and together we'll build a therapeutic, trusting relationship and create a safe space for you to process difficult issues.
Hello! I work with clients of all ages who are experiencing emotional distress or having trouble with daily functioning due to depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief and loss. I also work with clients who are struggling with significant life transitions or attachment issues. I've had extensive training on childhood trauma, its root causes, the implications as we move into adulthood, and the best interventions for treatment. I'll meet you where you are with empathy and compassion, and together we'll build a therapeutic, trusting relationship and create a safe space for you to process difficult issues.
Welcome ! My name is Queneisha (Queen - ee- sha) and I’m happy to meet you at this phase in your life journey. Therapy has its stigma but it is exactly what we make it. I recognize the importance of cultural understanding, traumatic experiences, and childhood upbringing on daily life interactions. My goals as a clinician are to create a safe space for you to share and grow as well as support you in attaining your personal goals.
Welcome ! My name is Queneisha (Queen - ee- sha) and I’m happy to meet you at this phase in your life journey. Therapy has its stigma but it is exactly what we make it. I recognize the importance of cultural understanding, traumatic experiences, and childhood upbringing on daily life interactions. My goals as a clinician are to create a safe space for you to share and grow as well as support you in attaining your personal goals.
As a counselor, I use techniques from evidence-based practices, which means the techniques have been proven by research to be effective. I draw from dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT )motivational interviewing (MI), and parts work. I utilize a person-centered, strengths-based approach, and I prioritize trauma-informed and gender-affirming care. My therapeutic lens relies heavily on attachment theory, as well. I see attachment as playing a major role in how we relate to others.
As a counselor, I use techniques from evidence-based practices, which means the techniques have been proven by research to be effective. I draw from dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT )motivational interviewing (MI), and parts work. I utilize a person-centered, strengths-based approach, and I prioritize trauma-informed and gender-affirming care. My therapeutic lens relies heavily on attachment theory, as well. I see attachment as playing a major role in how we relate to others.
Hello and welcome! My name is Rachel, and as a therapist, I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space grounded in trust where you can work through whatever may be holding you back from living the life you hope for and find the healing you’re looking for.
I work with adults navigating CPTSD and the impacts of childhood trauma, including emotional neglect, attachment wounds, sexual trauma, religious trauma, dissociation and dissociative disorders. I work with adults who grew up in families with substance abuse or mental illness and those who are struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, and addictions.
Hello and welcome! My name is Rachel, and as a therapist, I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space grounded in trust where you can work through whatever may be holding you back from living the life you hope for and find the healing you’re looking for.
I work with adults navigating CPTSD and the impacts of childhood trauma, including emotional neglect, attachment wounds, sexual trauma, religious trauma, dissociation and dissociative disorders. I work with adults who grew up in families with substance abuse or mental illness and those who are struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, and addictions.
Nicole Ritter
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
I believe that every person has the ability to grow, heal and change. As a counselor, I provide a space of nonjudgmental acceptance and authenticity which invites clients to show up exactly as they are and to be valued and supported in all aspects of their identity. I aim to partner with and empower my clients, utilizing the strengths and skills they already possess, to work toward their goals for healing and growth. My counseling orientation is grounded in a family systems approach, though I also draw significantly from attachment theory and person-centered counseling.
I believe that every person has the ability to grow, heal and change. As a counselor, I provide a space of nonjudgmental acceptance and authenticity which invites clients to show up exactly as they are and to be valued and supported in all aspects of their identity. I aim to partner with and empower my clients, utilizing the strengths and skills they already possess, to work toward their goals for healing and growth. My counseling orientation is grounded in a family systems approach, though I also draw significantly from attachment theory and person-centered counseling.
Jordan Roels
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA , LCMHC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Congratulations, you have officially taken the first step in prioritizing your mental health! Therapy can be a vulnerable place, but it is in your vulnerability that you find the biggest strengths within yourself! I aim to offer you a safe space while we work together to improve your mental well-being through processing your emotions, thoughts, and feelings. People often feel that they do not have a place to go that allows them to be completely vulnerable, so let me be that space for you! I have experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, LGBTQIA+ and college students. I also have training in Subtle Yoga.
Congratulations, you have officially taken the first step in prioritizing your mental health! Therapy can be a vulnerable place, but it is in your vulnerability that you find the biggest strengths within yourself! I aim to offer you a safe space while we work together to improve your mental well-being through processing your emotions, thoughts, and feelings. People often feel that they do not have a place to go that allows them to be completely vulnerable, so let me be that space for you! I have experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, LGBTQIA+ and college students. I also have training in Subtle Yoga.
I help families communicate better and enjoy time together more. If you are experiencing relationship difficulties or struggling with the effects of stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, or grief, I would be honored to support you. I am especially passionate about counseling culturally diverse families while they navigate life transitions, identity development, and learning or social-emotional concerns. As a former teacher with eight years of experience in public schools, I am also skilled at supporting students and parents as they work to meet their educational goals.
I help families communicate better and enjoy time together more. If you are experiencing relationship difficulties or struggling with the effects of stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, or grief, I would be honored to support you. I am especially passionate about counseling culturally diverse families while they navigate life transitions, identity development, and learning or social-emotional concerns. As a former teacher with eight years of experience in public schools, I am also skilled at supporting students and parents as they work to meet their educational goals.
Hello! I’m John Morehead. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families to address a variety of mental health concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, other problem behaviors, and difficult life transitions. I bring over a decade of experience in substance abuse treatment and general mental health practice, with a particular passion for working with individuals facing addictions and trauma. Therapy provides a powerful way to process past trauma and transform the core beliefs that shape how we see the world and ourselves.
Hello! I’m John Morehead. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families to address a variety of mental health concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, other problem behaviors, and difficult life transitions. I bring over a decade of experience in substance abuse treatment and general mental health practice, with a particular passion for working with individuals facing addictions and trauma. Therapy provides a powerful way to process past trauma and transform the core beliefs that shape how we see the world and ourselves.
I believe in the infinite possibilities of each human being, I believe in the sacredness of each life, I believe in new beginnings, in the dreams and desires that we all carry to be loved and respected for who we are. I believe that the past does not determine our lives and that crises and conflicts are sources of transformation. These are some of the beliefs that guide my therapeutic practice. The strengthening of couple relationships, parenting skills, communication issues and conflict management have been areas in which I have worked personally and in groups in various cultural environments.
I believe in the infinite possibilities of each human being, I believe in the sacredness of each life, I believe in new beginnings, in the dreams and desires that we all carry to be loved and respected for who we are. I believe that the past does not determine our lives and that crises and conflicts are sources of transformation. These are some of the beliefs that guide my therapeutic practice. The strengthening of couple relationships, parenting skills, communication issues and conflict management have been areas in which I have worked personally and in groups in various cultural environments.
Satonya 't' Hill-Stewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but it’s also a brave and compassionate choice for yourself. I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel truly heard, heal from past hurts, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. You don’t have to do this alone, I’m here to walk with you on your journey. My approach is tailored to your individual needs and goals, incorporating strengths-based, trauma-informed, and relational techniques. I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and resilience, and I’m here to help you access those inner resources.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but it’s also a brave and compassionate choice for yourself. I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel truly heard, heal from past hurts, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. You don’t have to do this alone, I’m here to walk with you on your journey. My approach is tailored to your individual needs and goals, incorporating strengths-based, trauma-informed, and relational techniques. I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and resilience, and I’m here to help you access those inner resources.
Hello, I’m glad you’re here. I’m Ashley, and I would love to work with you on discovering more about yourself and feeling your best self. Taking the step to reach out and get help on whatever is puzzling you takes courage and strength.You are already on a path to doing something great for yourself by reaching out, so let's build on that. I am here to help you feel confident and supported in your journey to a better you.
Hello, I’m glad you’re here. I’m Ashley, and I would love to work with you on discovering more about yourself and feeling your best self. Taking the step to reach out and get help on whatever is puzzling you takes courage and strength.You are already on a path to doing something great for yourself by reaching out, so let's build on that. I am here to help you feel confident and supported in your journey to a better you.
Jennifer McPherson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Winston Salem, NC 27101
We all need a support system in our lives to cope with life’s challenges. I take a person-centered and empathetic approach with each client with whom I work. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and coping skill development. My work is collaborative, strengths-based, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I like to try to build upon the strengths you already have and help you to discover those you did not realize you had. Together, we focus on strengthening coping skills, increasing emotional awareness, and creating strategies that you can use in your everyday life.
We all need a support system in our lives to cope with life’s challenges. I take a person-centered and empathetic approach with each client with whom I work. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and coping skill development. My work is collaborative, strengths-based, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I like to try to build upon the strengths you already have and help you to discover those you did not realize you had. Together, we focus on strengthening coping skills, increasing emotional awareness, and creating strategies that you can use in your everyday life.
Location
Primary Location
Forsyth Family Counseling, PLLC
860 West 5th Street & 942 West 4th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 891-4673Email Us