True North Counselors VA

02/24/2026

We’re excited to welcome Matthew Verlander, LCSW, to our team at True North Counselors! 🙌

With nearly two decades of experience in the mental health field and a grounded, relational approach to therapy, Matthew brings insight, intentionality, and a calm presence to every session. He believes healing happens in supportive relationships and creates a safe, client-paced space for growth. Matthew works with children, teens, adults, and families, helping individuals navigate life’s stressors, relational challenges, and emotional growth with a strengths-based, person-centered philosophy. 💙 Whether in-person or via telehealth, he’s dedicated to helping others better understand themselves and build healthier, more fulfilling connections.

He is currently accepting new clients, so give us a call at 276-207-8321 or send us an email to welcome@truenorthcounselorsva.com to get on his schedule today!

Welcome, Matt! 🌟

08/13/2025

We’re so excited to share that True North Counselors was featured on the Good Neighbor Podcast! 🥳

In this episode, Brittany Krackow and Hilary Musgrove talk about our passion for helping people find their way, the heart behind our work in the community, and the journey that brought us here.

Thank you to Good Neighbor Podcast for letting us share our story!

🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qxuNqOwvl8

We’d love for you to give it a listen and let us know your favorite takeaway in the comments below. 💬

What began during the COVID shutdown has grown into a nationwide movement celebrating small businesses. Good Neighbor Podcast brings together local podcaster...

07/10/2025

🌟 Welcome Kristen B. McPherson, M.A., Resident in Counseling! 🌟
We’re delighted to welcome Kristen to our team at True North Counselors.

Kristen brings a warm, trauma-focused approach to working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients are truly seen and supported. With specialties in expressive arts, mindfulness, relational-cultural, and humanistic therapy, she’s passionate about guiding clients through healing and growth.

🧩 Kristen works under the supervision of Brittany L. S. Krackow, LPC, CCTP, NCC.
📍 Serving Abingdon, Virginia- both in-person and virtual.
💲 Session fee: $100 (insurance accepted).
📞 Now accepting clients!
🌐 truenorthcounselorsva.com

✨ “I believe healing happens within safe, attuned relationships, where you feel seen, heard, and empowered.” – Kristen

03/21/2025

Head on over to our website to read our latest blog post: Understanding Anxiety in Children

https://truenorthcounselorsva.com/thecompassguide/understanding-anxiety-in-children/

02/17/2025

Head on over to our website to register!

https://truenorthcounselorsva.com/events/

02/16/2025

This week begins our 10-week women's self-esteem group.

Head on over to our website to register today!

truenorthcounselorsva.com

02/11/2025

Don't forget to register!

https://truenorthcounselorsva.com/events/

02/10/2025

02/09/2025

Check out our latest blog post!

These demands can lead to relentless self-criticism, leaving many women grappling with low self-esteem and a persistent sense of inadequacy. Yet, there is hope.

02/05/2025

Groups have been shown to be a great way to promote healing and understanding. Self-Esteem is such an important topic and what better way to work on this than in a group setting!

Register today! https://truenorthcounselorsva.com/events/

02/04/2025

Head on over to our website to register for this upcoming group!

https://truenorthcounselorsva.com/events/

02/03/2025

Welcome to February everyone and what is largely known as the month of love!
Here at TNC we know how important all types of love can be and one of the most important is being able to love and feel confident in ourselves.

We are so excited to be starting this Women's Self-Esteem Group to help explore that connection to self!

It is offered twice a day on Wednesdays so you have multiple chances to catch the group! Head on over to the website to register now!

https://truenorthcounselorsva.com/events/