About Us
Mental Health Counseling Through The Lifespan
Con.cord [/ˈkɑːŋ.kɔːrd/
noun
- a harmonious agreement
Founded in 2018, Lydia Thompson created Concord Family Counseling to serve her community in Williamson County. Our shared vision for our clients is to live in harmony with their loved ones and have peace in the relationships that matter most. Although each of our clinicians have their own style, we come together under the core values of hope, trust, humor, authenticity, vulnerability, connection, and restoration. Concord Family Counseling is a safe place for people of all walks of life and where diversity is embraced.
About Lydia Thompson, MA, LPC-MHSP
Provides counseling for teens and parents.
**Accepting new clients**
- I started Concord Family Counseling in 2018.
- Working with teenagers and their parents is my specialty.
- I'm a direct and active part of the therapeutic process.
- Even though I trained to work with little kids, I've focused my practice on teens for three years.
- I worked at Lipscomb University's Counseling Center and The Refuge Center for Counseling.
- My Bachelor's degree is in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Studies from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
- My Master's degree is in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Play Therapy from Lipscomb University.
- I have an LPC-MHSP license.
- I offer parent coaching, play therapy, EMDR, TBRI, CBT, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and family therapy.
- Aetna insurance is accepted by Lydia and offered via Telehealth only on Wednesdays
About Emily Kerlin, MA
Provides counseling for teens, individuals, and couples.
**Accepting new clients**
- Masters level counselor under supervision.
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from The University of Alabama.
- Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University.
- I believe walking into a counseling office is one of the most courageous things anyone can do.
- I enjoy helping families learn more about each other through the therapeutic process.
- I love watching kids and teens discover who they are and then share those discoveries with safe adults in their life.
- I am intentional about meeting you where you are emotionally, and walking alongside you to as you become the healthiest version of yourself.
- I believe empathy drives out shame, which is why I create a safe, judgement free therapeutic space, that is open to anyone struggling with anything.
- In my free time, you can find me cheering on the tide, spending time with my friends and family, or enjoying a new restaurant in town!
About Rachel Vance (she/her/hers), LMSW
Provides counseling for children, teens, individuals, and couples.
**Accepting new clients starting August 5th 2024**
- Masters level counselor under supervision
- Bachelor's degree in Family Life from Brigham Young University
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Master's degree in Social Work with a clinical emphasis from Brigham Young University
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I am trained to work with children using child-centered play therapy, theraplay, and expressive forms of therapy.
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I take a very human-centered approach, with an emphasis on attachment. I deeply believe that every single person of all ages has within them an innate drive toward growth and healing, and in the presence of a safe and secure relationship, we can each discover that healing.
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I love working with a variety of clients.
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I am passionate about intuitive eating, body acceptance, and take a HAES approach.
About Alex Ralston
Provides counseling for children, teens, individuals, and couples.
**Accepting new clients starting August 26th 2024**
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Master's level student intern
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Born & raised in Nashville, TN
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Clinical mental health counseling master's student at the University of the Cumberlands
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Bachelor's degree in neuroscience with a psychology minor from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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I have experience in tutoring, teaching, customer service, and behavior therapy.
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My love for dance covers Zumba, hip hop, and line dancing
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I enjoy crafting, specifically making friendship bracelets, acrylic paintings, and dog leashes
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I hope to find ways to incorporate movement and art therapies into work with clients.
About Destiny Whitfield, Office Manager
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I have lived in the Nashville area since 2011, and moved to Franklin in 2018
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My professional experience after obtaining my Master's degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham was working as a Medical Laboratory Scientist for 9 years in a clinical hospital setting and gained several skills in patient care and customer service.
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I have been a stay at home mom for the past 4 years to my almost 7 year old son and 4 year old daughter.
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I am happy to work at Concord Family Counseling because I enjoy engaging with others and helping other any way that I can!
What We Do
Teen Counseling
For teenagers needing help navigating the difficulties of this
phase of life.
Young Adult Counseling
For those entering adulthood feeling unequipped, struggling to "launch", or figuring out who they are.
Individual Counseling
For adults looking to be free from mental health struggles, process their past, or improve relationships.
Family Counseling
For families, who need to work together to escape unhealthy cycles and become more connected.
Child Counseling
For children and their parents looking to practice new behaviors, process emotional difficulties, and learn new ways to work together.
Couples Counseling
For couples who desire
more for their
relationship.
At Concord Family Counseling, we are passionate about helping you create the life that you want. Our goal is for you to be authentically yourself, overcome what holds you back, and grow in your relationships.
A Look Inside Concord Family Counseling Office
Our office is conveniently located in Cool Springs. In-person and telehealth appointments available.
