James Wise

Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT

James Wise

Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

3 Endorsed

860 West 5th Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101

Waitlist for new clients

(336) 606-3593

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As an Attachment-based, family systems therapist, I view clients from the perspective of their holistic environment. Together we will look at where you are coming from, and where you want to go. I work with clients between 13-80yrs experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, grief, loss, trauma, burnout, relationship issues, marital conflict, family conflict, major life adjustments, adolescent issues, parenting issues, men’s issues, and more. I also work with couples and families to improve their communication and enhance relationships. There is a soft spot in my heart for teens, young families, couples, men, and those who grieve.

We’re going to play to your strengths and borrow from the wisdom and successes of those who have gone before us to find ways for you to become unstuck. Some of my favorite therapy treatment methods are Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Spiritual or Faith integration is available.

You’ll find me laid back, curious, and willing to sit with you in whatever you’re experiencing. Clients often report feeling safe, validated, and ready to face whatever is coming next from a place of preparedness. If that sounds like a good fit for you, let’s set up an Intake Session and get to work! Immediate openings for in-person and virtual therapy.

Call or Email James Wise now for a free 15 minute consultation - (336) 606-3593

My Practice at a Glance

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Forsyth Family Counseling, PLLC

860 West 5th Street

Winston Salem, NC 27101 map

(336) 606-3593

I offer therapy sessions week days in-person & online. We will discuss session frequency during our initial session.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Family Conflict

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

James Wise, LMFT. Teens, Individuals, Couples, & Families. Anxiety, Grief, Trauma, Transition, Communication, Men's Issues, etc.

Let's Connect (336) 606-3593

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Forsyth Family Counseling, PLLC

860 West 5th Street

Winston Salem, NC 27101 map

(336) 606-3593

I offer therapy sessions week days in-person & online. We will discuss session frequency during our initial session.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Family Conflict

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

James Wise, LMFT. Teens, Individuals, Couples, & Families. Anxiety, Grief, Trauma, Transition, Communication, Men's Issues, etc.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175
Couple Sessions $175
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna NC State Health Plan
BlueCross and BlueShield
Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance
MedCost
MedCost is via CBHA only
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

I currently accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA), cash pay, and offer a sliding scale if needed. Please reach out with any questions!

James Wise

Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (336) 606-3593

I currently accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA), cash pay, and offer a sliding scale if needed. Please reach out with any questions!

James Wise

Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (336) 606-3593

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 10938 James Wise

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Abilene Christian University, Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2023

Additional Credentials

Membership with American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 2021

Certificate from American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Approved Supervisor Candidate 2025

I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina, have over 20 years of lay counseling experience in addition to a Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy and professional, clinical counseling experience.

James Wise

Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (336) 606-3593

James Wise

Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (336) 606-3593

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Anxiety
Family Conflict

Expertise

Behavioral Issues
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Grief
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

We'll talk, laugh (yes, therapy is an excellent place for laughter!), possibly draw stick figures (I'm a visual thinker but a poor artist), and discover your next steps. I'm a holistic, compassionate, one-day-at-a-time kind of therapist.

James Wise

Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (336) 606-3593

James Wise

Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (336) 606-3593

3 Endorsements

Justin Rountree

Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT

James is a genuine and authentic person who brings his strengths as a person to therapy sessions as well as his wisdom. James has an ability to get along with people of many different backgrounds and help them feel seen and heard.

Sandra Swindle

Counselor, MA, LCMHCA

James is a high quality therapist. He delivers evidence based techniques with empathy and humor. James provides a safe space for his clients to feel validated and respected. He has helped families, couples, & individuals find success on their personal path

Sophie Williams

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC

James excels at creating a safe space for clients by bringing genuine curiosity and authenticity into his sessions. He also creates a warm, collaborative, and fun environment for his coworkers! He is a great asset to anyone on a journey of self-discovery.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Feminist
Gottman Method
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Person-Centered
Relational
Spiritual or Faith integration is available
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy

While there are many therapy methods to choose from, I approach each client with an open-minded, trauma-informed, integrated approach that is focused on your needs, your environment, and the strengths you bring into the session. Together, incorporating evidence-based treatments and interventions, we will discover what works best for you. Faith integration available upon request.

James Wise

Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (336) 606-3593

James Wise

Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (336) 606-3593

Location

Primary Location

Forsyth Family Counseling, PLLC

860 West 5th Street

Winston Salem, NC 27101

(336) 606-3593

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I offer therapy sessions week days in-person & online. We will discuss session frequency during our initial session.

James Wise

Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (336) 606-3593

I offer therapy sessions week days in-person & online. We will discuss session frequency during our initial session.

James Wise

Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (336) 606-3593

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