Counseling for Norwin families
Counseling for Norwin parents, teens and families
True North Vitality offers Christ-centered counseling for families in the Norwin School District area, with an office in Irwin just off Route 30 and another in Greensburg. Its counselors work with new and expecting parents, couples, and families with school-aged children and teens, in person or by secure video in Pennsylvania.
- 3 Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselors
- Greensburg · Irwin · Ligonier
- Online across Pennsylvania
- Christ-centered counseling
Which office makes sense for a Norwin family?
It depends on who in the family is coming in. Our Irwin office, at 150 Robbins Station Road in North Huntingdon Township, sits just off Route 30, next to the borough of Irwin, which is in the Norwin School District area. For many Norwin families it is the closest office.
Our Irwin counselor sees clients aged 12 and up, so teens can be seen close to home. Family sessions and children younger than 12 are seen by our founder, who works with ages 6 and up in Greensburg and Ligonier. Greensburg is the nearer of those two for Norwin families, east along Route 30. So a teen might see one counselor in Irwin while the family meets in Greensburg. We sort this out together on the first call.
What kind of help is there for parents?
Parenting can stir up a lot: worry about a child, strain in a marriage, old patterns from your own childhood, or simply exhaustion. Counseling gives parents a steady place to think it through.
- Expecting and new parents: the counselor at our Irwin office focuses on maternal and perinatal seasons of life, along with grief and loss, trauma and life transitions. See postpartum support.
- Parents who want help with a child's behavior, routines or communication at home: see parenting support.
- Couples whose relationship has taken a back seat to raising children: see couples counseling.
A note for new and expecting parents
- Counseling does not replace medical care. Talk to your doctor or midwife about any symptoms during pregnancy or after birth, including changes in mood, sleep or appetite.
Can our teen or our whole family be seen?
Yes. Our founder works with families and with children aged 6 and up at the Greensburg and Ligonier offices, and is trained in Structural and Strategic Family Therapy. His main focus is couples, marriage and family counseling. Our Irwin counselor sees teens aged 12 and up. No one at the practice sees children younger than 6.
When a child or teen is involved, a parent or guardian comes to at least the first session and is welcome to stay involved when it fits the work. The counselor will explain how privacy works and its limits, so everyone knows what stays between the teen and the counselor and what does not. Read more on our teen counseling page.
Family sessions are not the right fit when there is abuse or someone in the home is afraid. If that is your situation, tell us on the call and we will talk about safer next steps.
How does scheduling fit around the school day?
Sessions are by appointment. In Irwin, sessions are on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; in Greensburg, appointments run Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday with our founder, with evening times until 8 pm with Nicole Stout. Ask about times that work around school, sports and work when you call.
Online sessions are another option for parents. They take place by secure video through SimplePractice for clients who are located in Pennsylvania at the time of each session. All three of our counselors offer them; ask whether video suits the kind of work you have in mind.
How do we get started?
- Make the first callA parent or guardian can call, email or use our contact form to ask for a free 20-minute consultation by phone.
- Tell us who needs supportWe listen to what is happening at home, then suggest a counselor and an office, Irwin, Greensburg or online. You can read about our counselors on the meet our team page.
- Check paymentSome counselors work with insurance and others are self-pay, and plans differ by counselor. See our insurance page. Many plans do not cover couples counseling unless a diagnosis applies to one partner, so ask us.
- Complete paperwork and beginPaperwork is done before the first session. Sessions are 55 minutes, with weekly sessions encouraged for the first month when possible.
What if a family member is in crisis?
True North Vitality is not an emergency service. If your child, your partner or you are in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline answers by call, text or chat, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and supports people with mental health and substance use concerns. In Pennsylvania, 988 counselors can connect families with local resources, and every county, including Westmoreland County, is required to provide crisis intervention services. Veterans can dial 988 and press 1.
Common questions
Is your Irwin office in the Norwin School District area?
Yes. The office is at 150 Robbins Station Road, on the second floor of the Landmark Professional Pavilion, just off Route 30 in North Huntingdon Township. Irwin is in the Norwin School District area, and the office sits in the township that surrounds it. The building has its own parking lot. The office is up a flight of stairs with no elevator.
Can a teen come to counseling without a parent?
At our practice, a parent or guardian comes to at least the first session when a teen is involved. The counselor explains privacy and its limits to both the teen and the parent. See our teen counseling page for how privacy works for teens 14 and older.
Do we have to share your faith to come as a family?
No. True North Vitality is a Christ-centered practice, and prayer and Scripture can be part of counseling for Christian families. Families who are open, unsure or of another faith are welcome too.
Can I get help for myself while my child is in counseling?
Yes. Many parents find it helpful to have support of their own. A parent may be able to see one of our counselors individually while the family works with another, depending on fit and schedules. Tell us about everyone involved on the first call and we will suggest a plan that fits.
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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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.