Christian counseling
Christian counseling with Christ at the center
True North Vitality is a Christ-centered counseling practice with three Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselors at offices in Greensburg, Irwin and Ligonier. Its counselors believe true healing is found in Jesus Christ, and they bring prayer, Scripture and the work of the Holy Spirit together with sound, licensed counseling.
- 3 Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselors
- Greensburg · Irwin · Ligonier
- Online across Pennsylvania
- Christ-centered counseling
This may help if
- You follow Jesus and want a counselor who shares your faith and understands why it matters.
- You want prayer and Scripture to be part of how you heal.
- You feel distant from God, are wrestling with doubt, or carry hurt from a church experience.
- You and your spouse want to rebuild your marriage on Christ.
- You are not sure where you stand with faith, but you are open to a counselor who sees life through it.
What is Christian counseling at True North Vitality?
It is licensed, professional counseling done by Christ-centered therapists. Every counselor here is a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor, trained in established counseling methods. We do not just call ourselves Christian counselors; we strive to live out God’s calling in the way we care for every person who walks through our door.
Many people come carrying anxiety, grief, a struggling marriage or a hard past, along with questions about God, purpose, guilt, forgiveness or calling. Those questions belong in the room. We believe Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6), and we ask Him to guide our work with you.
What does faith look like in a session?
At your first session, your counselor will talk with you about your faith and how you would like it to shape your counseling. From there, it can look like:
- Opening or closing a session in prayer.
- Turning to Scripture for truth, comfort and direction in what you are facing.
- Looking at how your relationship with Jesus shapes the way you see a problem, a relationship or a decision.
- Working through doubt, anger at God or hurt from a church, honestly and with grace.
- Practical skills for stress, mood and communication, grounded in a biblical view of who you are.
Counseling and your church
Counseling works alongside your church, not in place of it. If you have a pastor or small group you trust, we encourage you to keep leaning on them. God often works through His people, and the support of a church family can carry you between sessions in ways a counselor cannot. If you do not have a church home right now, that is okay too, and it is something you can talk about with your counselor.
Not a Christian, or not sure?
- Many of the people we see are Christians, and others are open, curious or still deciding what they believe. You are welcome to come as you are.
- Our counselors will be honest that faith in Christ shapes how they see healing, and they will never pressure you.
Who are the counselors, and where do they see clients?
All three of our counselors are Christians and share a Christ-centered background. Dave Kemerer, MA, LPC, founded the practice. He is a follower of Jesus who focuses on couples, marriage and family work, and sees clients at the Greensburg and Ligonier offices and online.
Nicoletta Whiteman, MA, LPC, works with trauma, grief and loss, relationship challenges and life transitions, and has experience with churches and schools. She sees clients at the Irwin office and online. You can read more on our team page.
Nicole Stout, MA, LPC, is also a Christian counselor. She works with adults facing anxiety, trauma and feeling stuck, and sees clients at the Greensburg office and online. Read more about Nicole.
Our offices are on Alwine Avenue in Greensburg, on Robbins Station Road in Irwin just off Route 30, and on West Main Street in downtown Ligonier. See office locations for parking and directions. Online sessions are by secure video through SimplePractice for clients located in Pennsylvania at the time of each session.
How do I get started?
- Reach outCall, email or use the contact form to ask for a free 20-minute consultation by phone.
- Talk it throughShare what is bringing you in and what your faith means to you. We will help you choose a counselor and an office or online sessions.
- Complete paperworkYou will finish intake paperwork before the first session, so that session can focus on you.
- Begin sessionsSessions are 55 minutes. Weekly sessions are encouraged for the first month when possible.
Does insurance cover Christian counseling?
Christian counseling here is licensed counseling, so it is billed the same way as any other session. Some of our counselors work with insurance and others see clients on a self-pay basis, and plans differ by counselor. Visit our insurance page or call with your plan name and we will explain your options.
True North Vitality is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, or call 911 right away. More help is listed on our crisis resources page.
Common questions
Do I have to be a Christian to see a counselor here?
No. Most people we see are Christians, but people who are open, neutral or still exploring faith also do good work here. Our counselors are Christ-centered, and they will never pressure you.
Will my counselor pray with me?
Yes, if you would like that. Many clients open or close sessions in prayer, and some ask for prayer over a specific struggle. Talk with your counselor about what feels right for you.
Can Christian counseling help with marriage problems?
Yes. Couples and marriage work is a large part of what Dave does, and Nicoletta also works with relationship challenges. Our page on Christian marriage counseling explains how we help couples rebuild their marriage on Christ.
What if I have been hurt by a church?
You are welcome here, and you do not have to explain or defend where you are with God. Church hurt is real, and it can leave deep wounds. Your counselor will help you work through what happened honestly and with grace, at a pace that feels right to you.
References
Published by True North Vitality, a counseling practice of Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselors in Westmoreland County. Last updated November 2, 2026. This page is general information, not medical or mental health advice, a diagnosis or a substitute for care.
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Ready to take the first step?
Call, email or send a short message to book a free 20-minute consultation. We’ll help you choose a counselor and an office in Greensburg, Irwin or Ligonier, or meet online anywhere in Pennsylvania.