Everything looks fine from the outside.
You know it isn’t.
Specialized counseling for teens, couples, young adults, parents, and families in Brentwood, Tennessee, led by Lydia Thompson, LPC, MHSP.
Ways to work with Concord
Counseling for the relationships that matter most.
People rarely struggle in isolation. We help you understand what is happening underneath the anxiety, conflict, distance, or stuckness, and find a clearer way forward.
Teen Counseling
For teenagers who seem anxious, angry, overwhelmed, shut down, or harder to reach, and for parents trying to understand what is happening underneath it.
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For families who love each other but keep getting caught in conflict, disconnection, or the same painful pattern.
Explore family counselingCouples Counseling
For couples who feel distant, misunderstood, or stuck in conversations that never seem to go anywhere.
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For parents who need help understanding what is happening, responding differently, and deciding what kind of support their family actually needs.
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Focused, in-person work for families who need more time and structure than a weekly counseling session can provide.
Explore the intensiveYoung Adult Counseling
For young adults navigating identity, relationships, independence, and the complicated launch into adulthood.
Explore young adult counselingNot sure where to begin? You do not need to choose the right service before reaching out. Tell us what is happening, and we will help you find a clear starting point.
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Reaching out is the hardest part. Here is what happens next.
Tell us what's going on.
Complete a short form with what you're noticing and who needs support. You do not need to know which service is right.
Talk through your options.
We will listen, ask a few questions, and help you choose the kind of support that fits your situation.
Begin with a clear direction.
You will know who you are working with, what the process will look like, and what you are working toward.
What Makes Concord Different
Therapy that is warm, honest, and engaged.
Warm, honest therapy.
We are kind. We are not passive. Our clinicians help you slow down, name what is happening, and work with the patterns that keep coming back.
Whole-picture care.
Even when one person is in the room, the people around them matter. We pay attention to family, relationships, school pressure, identity, parenting, and the transitions underneath it all.
A practice led by a specialist.
Concord is built around Lydia Thompson's work with teenagers, parents, couples, young adults, and family systems. You are not passed through a large practice or assigned to whoever has an opening.
Clear goals, real progress.
Therapy should not feel like wandering. We help you name what you are working toward, notice what is changing, and adjust as you go.
You will actually know if it's working
Therapy can feel vague, like you are talking and hoping something shifts underneath. We work differently. We keep the work honest and pointed, so you are never left guessing whether it is helping.
We measure it, not guess it
Brief, proven check-ins track how your teen is really doing over time, so progress is something you can see, not something you take on faith.
A clear plan, usually by session three
Early on, you leave with a written plan and specific goals, so the work has direction from the start instead of wandering.
Goals that keep up
We revisit and update those goals as things change, so the focus stays on what actually matters right now.
The measures never replace the relationship. They serve it, helping us catch what is not working early enough to change it.
WHAT PROGRESS CAN LOOK LIKE
Progress probably looks different than you expect.
When everything is supposed to look a certain way, it is tempting to hope therapy will make it look fine again. The grades back up. The mood back to normal. The family back to looking the way it is supposed to look. We hope for something steadier than that. Real change is usually quieter. Your teen tells you something true instead of saying they are fine. Your child has a big feeling and does not come apart. The same argument in your marriage finally goes somewhere. You stop bracing for the next thing. It is rarely fast, and we will not pretend it is. But it is real, and you will feel it. Not because everything looks good again, but because something underneath actually shifted.
When you are ready, we are ready.
The first step is one short form. We will take it from there.
Sometimes parents do not need a long-term therapy plan yet.
They need a clear place to start.
Maybe everything looks fine from the outside. The grades are good. The calendar is full. People think your family is doing well. But inside your home, something feels off.
Parent Strategy Sessions are one 2-hour consultation with Lydia Thompson for parents who need clarity, direction, and a thoughtful next step before committing to ongoing therapy. The fee is $625.
Includes: a pre-session intake, a two-hour working session with Lydia, and a written plan.
Lydia helps parents of teens and young adults slow down the pattern, name what keeps happening, and begin having the conversations they have been avoiding.
When a session is not enough
The Family Reset Intensive
Some families are past the point where a weekly hour can keep up. The Family Reset Intensive condenses months of therapy into a few focused, in-person days, curated and led by Lydia Thompson. You leave with a real plan. Formats start at $1,200.
New to intensives? Read our guide to family therapy intensives →
Two ways to work with Concord.
Concord is a specialist-led practice built around Lydia Thompson's work with teens, couples, young adults, parents, and families. For those who want a more accessible option, Halle offers ongoing counseling under Lydia's direct supervision.
Lydia Thompson
Nine years specializing in the relationships and transitions that shape family life. Direct, active work, and the belief that one person is rarely the whole problem. Also leads Parent Strategy Sessions and Family Reset Intensives.
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Halle Brandt
A more accessible option for ongoing counseling, at a lower rate, using play, sandtray, and expressive approaches. Halle practices under Lydia's direct supervision while completing her graduate training.
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Questions people usually have before reaching out.
You do not have to know exactly what kind of counseling you need before you contact us. These are the questions families most often ask first.
Do you take insurance?
Concord Family Counseling is a private-pay practice and an out-of-network provider. A superbill is available on request, which you may submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement. This lets us focus on fit, privacy, clinical care, and the kind of support that makes the most sense for your family instead of letting insurance requirements drive the work.
If you are planning to use out-of-network benefits, check with your insurance company before scheduling. We can let you know what information we are able to provide for reimbursement purposes.
How much does counseling cost?
Concord Family Counseling is a private-pay practice. Most new clients begin with an 80-minute first session. After that, the standard session is 50 minutes, with an 80-minute session available any time more room would help.
- Lydia Thompson: $190 for 50 minutes, $275 for 80 minutes
- Halle Brandt: $120 for 50 minutes, $150 for 80 minutes
- Parent Strategy Session with Lydia: $625, including a pre-session intake, a two-hour working session, and a written plan.
We will talk through cost before scheduling so you are not surprised. See the full schedule on our Fees page.
How often do clients usually come to counseling?
Most clients begin with weekly sessions. Weekly counseling helps you and your clinician build momentum, understand what is happening, and start working toward change with enough consistency for the work to take hold.
As things begin to feel steadier, your clinician may talk with you about whether it makes sense to continue weekly, move to every other week, or adjust the rhythm based on your goals and what kind of support is needed.
What happens after I request a consultation?
After you submit the short form, our practice manager will review your information and follow up about next steps. She may ask a few clarifying questions so we can better understand what kind of support you are looking for and how we can best support you.
Do you work with teens who are not excited about therapy?
Yes. Many teens are unsure about therapy at first. We do not expect them to walk in ready to explain everything. We work to build trust with teens while also helping parents understand how to support the process.
Do you offer parent strategy sessions?
Yes. Parent Strategy Sessions are one 2-hour session with Lydia Thompson for parents who need a clearer place to start. Sometimes you may not know whether your child, teen, young adult, or whole family needs ongoing therapy yet. This focused session gives you space to slow down, name what is happening, and think through next steps with clinical support.
The fee is $625. It includes a pre-session intake, a two-hour working session with Lydia, and a written plan you keep.
Where is Concord Family Counseling located?
Our office is located in Brentwood, TN, near Cool Springs. We serve families throughout Brentwood, Franklin, and Williamson County, and we also offer telehealth for clients located in Tennessee.
Still not sure where to start?
Request an appointment, and we will help you think through the next step.