Child Psychologist, Parenting, Testing, and Custody Specialist
Office Location: Cary NC
EXPERTISE & SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children and teens,
parenting
and
co-parenting,
high-conflict
divorce,
custody,
forensic evaluations,
family therapy,
married and unmarried
couples therapy,
ADHD,
anxiety,
Autism,
Asperger's Syndrome,
Academically Gifted Testing,
Child IQ Testing,
Educational Testing,
Early Kindergarten Entry Testing,
Learning Disabilities Testing,
behavior problems, anger management, friendships, reunification therapy.
Kristen Wynns, Ph.D., founder and owner of Wynns Family Psychology, is a
therapy,
testing,
and
/Custody-Forensics
specialist for children, adolescents, teenagers, and families. She holds a Doctorate and Master's Degree in
Clinical Psychology
and is a
Licensed Psychologist.
Passionate about working with kids and teens, her
therapy services
and
evaluation services
are customized to fit each client's particular needs.
Child and Kid Testing in Cary North Carolina
Dr. Wynns has extensive experience in conducting
Psychoeducational Testing,
Academic Testing,
and
Psychological Evaluations,
to include
child assessments
for
Autism Testing,
Aspergers Testing,
ASD Autistic Spectrum Disorder Testing,
PDD Pervasive Developmental Disorder Testing,
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Testing,
ADHD Testing,
ADD Testing,
AG Testing,
Kids Intelligent Quotient I Q Testing,
Achievement Testing,
Kindergarten Readiness Testing,
LD Testing,
and
Dyslexia Testing.
Teen and Child Therapist, Cary & Raleigh North Carolina
Dr. Wynns is also experienced in
individual therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy,
play therapy,
and
couples therapy.
She helps children and teenagers with a variety of common issues such as
dealing with divorce,
Asperger's Syndrome,
Autism,
ASD Autism Spectrum Disorders,
PDD Pervasive Developmental Disorder,
ADHD,
ADD,
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), social problems, Bipolar Disorder, depression, anxiety, phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and family & school difficulties. In addition, she works with preschoolers and toddlers, helping them deal with sleep issues, eating problems, behavior problems, and fears. Parents and families are frequently integrated into this therapy process, especially when dealing with
effective discipline techniques for children.
Dr. Wynns is married with two children and understands how challenging parenting can be. So rather than focusing on "fixing" a child, her goals are to help reduce stress associated with emotional and behavioral problems, provide environments in which children can feel comfortable and receptive, and establish strategies that foster more adaptive daily functioning. In addition, Dr. Wynns offers christian-based counseling and
parenting services
for families with difficult children.
Social Skills Groups and Classes for Children & Kids, Cary, North Carolina
Dr. Wynns runs
social skills groups
and
social skills camps
on a regular basis for children and teenagers who have difficulty making friends, connecting to peer groups, or handling anger and frustration appropriately.
Prior to working in private practice in Cary, NC, Dr. Wynns worked at UNC-Chapel Hill's Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center, an
Autism
group home, a child and family services center, and an in-patient adolescent unit. Dr. Wynns trained at an
AD/HD
specialty clinic with Dr. Arthur Anastopoulous, one of the nation's leading experts on
ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
She currently provides ongoing supervision for associate psychologists and has led a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists conducting preschool children evaluations for NC Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS).
Child Custody and Forensic Evaluations in Cary & Raleigh North Carolina
Her dissertation and published research regarding the effects of marital conflict on children has cemented her special interest in working with kids coping with divorce. This concern has led Dr. Wynns to offer specialized
consultation services
and
assessment services
for divorcing or separating parents. In addition to comprehensive
custody evaluations,
Dr. Wynns consults with parents on reducing the conflict children are exposed to during a divorce, helping children through the divorce process (at various developmental stages),
visitation,
parenting plans,
two-home family transitions, coparenting,
reunification therapy,
and step-parent (and significant other) issues. Dr. Wynns has been qualified as an expert witness many times in courts throughout North Carolina and often testifies about
custody
and parenting time issues. Learn more about her specialty
custody services,
parenting plan services,
and
forensic evaluations.
In addition to her specialty work with children and families, Dr. Wynns has always enjoyed seeing individual adults and couples as part of her practice. She has experience working with a broad range of common adult concerns, such as depression, mood disturbances, anxiety,
Adult ADHD,
attention problems,
weight issues, obesity, relationships, career and educational goal setting, assertiveness, and living a life with meaning. In her professional positions, she has worked with a very diverse client population with regard to racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Dr. Wynns is committed to making her
therapy services
and
testing services
a positive and helpful experience for all clients.
Dr. Wynns is routinely sought out as an expert in the community. In 2014, she became the ongloing Smart Family Advice columnist for the national pulication, All You Magazine. Whether it's providing tips and insights through
TV interviews,
parenting articles,
parenting blogs,
marriage podcasts,
live radio broadcasts,
or
parenting newsletters,
she enjoys sharing her knowledge about children and families. Dr. Wynns also provides help for families through her
No Wimpy Parenting services.
Learn more about our
psychology resources and media.
In her "free time," Dr. Wynns enjoys training for "crazy" races and triathlons, book clubs, bad reality TV, traveling, and practical jokes. At this very moment, she is most likely plotting her latest prank against one of her poor, unsuspecting associates (assuming she's not in session).
Child Therapy, Parenting, Testing, Custody for Children in Cary, NC 27513
Dr. Wynns provides
therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults
with emotional difficulties, developmental disorders, and other mental health concerns. Experienced
psychoeducational evaluations
and
psychological assessments
are also administered. Dr. Wynns offers a full spectrum of
divorce services
including
marital conflict counseling
and
helping children cope with divorce.
She also provides a variety of
social skills groups
and
social skills summer camps
for preschool children through teenagers. Find out more about Wynns Family Psychology
therapy services,
parenting services,
testing services,
group therapy services,
and
custody services.
Call 919-467-7777 or email
Info@WynnsFamilyPsychology.com
to schedule an appointment or to learn more about our
therapy services,
testing services,
children's social skills groups,
custody services,
and
team of doctors.