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966 West Main Street Suite #1 Abingdon, VA 24210
Welcome! My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. I believe that each person's journey is unique and our work together should fit your specific needs, strengths, and goals. I often draw from expressive approaches, mindfulness practices, and consider relational factors to help deepen self-understanding and healing. Whether through creative expression or exploring meaningful connections, I'm here to walk alongside you with compassion and care. I believe healing happens within safe, attuned relationships, where you feel seen, heard, and empowered.
As a trauma-focused counselor, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma, attachment disruptions, and emotional hardship. My approach is deeply rooted in humanistic, relational-cultural, and expressive arts therapies, emphasizing empathy, creativity, and authentic connection.
My role is to walk alongside clients on their journey, honoring their unique stories, identities, and inner resilience. I am committed to equity, cultural humility, and inclusive care, honoring each client’s background and lived experience. My space is LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, and welcomes all family structures and identities.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

966 West Main Street

Suite #1

Abingdon, VA 24210 map

(276) 218-2144
My website
I offer counseling sessions in-person in a comfortable, confidential office or online via video. I am available Monday - Thursday.
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (276) 218-2144
Photo of Kristen B McPherson, Resident in Counseling, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

966 West Main Street

Suite #1

Abingdon, VA 24210 map

(276) 218-2144
My website
I offer counseling sessions in-person in a comfortable, confidential office or online via video. I am available Monday - Thursday.
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Kristen B McPherson
Resident in Counseling, MA
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Kristen B McPherson
Resident in Counseling, MA
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (276) 218-2144

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Virginia / 0704018199 Supervised by Brittany L S Krackow (Virginia / 0701011719) Kristen B McPherson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Attended Bluefield University, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counselin, Graduated 2025
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I have twenty years of experience helping children and families, adolescents, and adults with intellectual disabilities in multiple settings. I received the Pete Warren Student Fellowship in 2024 recognizing dedication to the counseling profession and capacity to serve as a leader in the field.
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Kristen B McPherson
Resident in Counseling, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (276) 218-2144
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I have twenty years of experience helping children and families, adolescents, and adults with intellectual disabilities in multiple settings. I received the Pete Warren Student Fellowship in 2024 recognizing dedication to the counseling profession and capacity to serve as a leader in the field.
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Kristen B McPherson
Resident in Counseling, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (276) 218-2144

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Areas of Specialty include: Childhood and adolescent trauma; Attachment issues and developmental trauma; Family therapy and parent-child reconnection; Emotional regulation and self-expression; Grief and loss; Identity development and self-esteem; Anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges; and Cultural identity and intergenerational trauma.
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Kristen B McPherson
Resident in Counseling, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (276) 218-2144
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Areas of Specialty include: Childhood and adolescent trauma; Attachment issues and developmental trauma; Family therapy and parent-child reconnection; Emotional regulation and self-expression; Grief and loss; Identity development and self-esteem; Anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges; and Cultural identity and intergenerational trauma.
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Kristen B McPherson
Resident in Counseling, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (276) 218-2144

3 Endorsements

Brittany L S Krackow
Brittany L S Krackow
Licensed Professional CounselorLPCCCTPNCC
Kristen provides compassionate, thoughtful care to clients of all ages, with a particular passion and skill for helping children navigate difficult experiences. She creates a safe, comfortable space where deep healing and trauma processing can occur.
Hilary Musgrove
Hilary Musgrove
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC
Kristen is talented in working with children and brings a wealth of experience to the therapy room.
Candice West
Candice West
Resident in CounselingMS
Kristen in a skilled and caring counselor who creates a welcoming, supportive space for all of her clients. She brings patience, warmth, and genuine care to every interaction and is particularly gifted in working with children and teens.


Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Play Based Techniques
  • Sandplay
  • Trauma Focused
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Therapeutic modalities and tools used include, art therapy, sand tray and play therapy techniques, narrative therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed psychoeducation, family systems approaches, and culturally responsive practices.
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Kristen B McPherson
Resident in Counseling, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (276) 218-2144
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Therapeutic modalities and tools used include, art therapy, sand tray and play therapy techniques, narrative therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed psychoeducation, family systems approaches, and culturally responsive practices.
Photo of Kristen B McPherson, Resident in Counseling, MA
Kristen B McPherson
Resident in Counseling, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (276) 218-2144

Location

Primary Location

966 West Main Street

Suite #1

Abingdon, VA 24210

(276) 218-2144
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I offer counseling sessions in-person in a comfortable, confidential office or online via video. I am available Monday - Thursday.
Photo of Kristen B McPherson, Resident in Counseling, MA
Kristen B McPherson
Resident in Counseling, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (276) 218-2144
"
I offer counseling sessions in-person in a comfortable, confidential office or online via video. I am available Monday - Thursday.
Photo of Kristen B McPherson, Resident in Counseling, MA
Kristen B McPherson
Resident in Counseling, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (276) 218-2144