Lori Frank-Cecil, LCMHCS, NCC, RPTS, is founder and Director of Lorven Child and Family Development. Lori completed her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology. She received her Master of Arts degree in Counselor Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has been a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor since 1998.  Lori has a specialty certification of Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor, a distinction held by only 25 others in the state of North Carolina. She offers supervision, consultation and training in the field of Play Therapy.  Lori has provided counseling services to children and families within private practice, nonprofit, Head Start and school settings for over twenty years.  Lori provides play therapy, and individual counseling services to children, teens, and young adults who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, adjustment issues, anxiety, grief and loss, and depression.  Lori is a native of Davidson County and is committed to improving the social, emotional and behavioral well-being of children and families in Davidson County and surrounding counties.  She has served on the North Carolina Association for Play Therapy Board of Directors, the Davidson County Education Foundation, and mentor for Communities in Schools. Lori currently serves on Lauren's Ladder, a nonprofit foundation named for her daughter, the late Lauren Cecil, and remains actively involved with her church.

Melissa is a graduate of Tulane University where she earned her Masters in Social Work, she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist, and she has been providing services for over 20 years. Melissa is passionate about play therapy, believing that children are capable of growth, change and healing through the power of play. Melissa provides therapeutic services to children starting at the age of 3 through adolescence, she is also LGBTQ+ affirming. Her therapeutic approach is child/person centered, but she also incorporates cognitive behavioral, trauma informed, mindfulness, family play therapy, and provides tools and resources to parents to add to their parenting toolbox. She provides services for a variety of reasons including trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life changes, and other emotional and behavioral issues. She strives to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment in which clients can work through problems and can be supported as they learn and grow.

Rebecca holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Florida State University and has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) since 2001. She has a special interest in anxiety and trauma and offers a wide variety of interventions including EMDR, EFT (acupressure), sand tray therapy, art, story-telling and yoga. Rebecca also offers Trauma-focused CBT and DBT for families who want a more structured approach to therapy. She provides a compassionate, fun and trusting environment while supporting adolescents, young adults and parents experiencing various mental health or behavioral challenges. Rebecca is LGBTQ+ affirming and celebrates all identities, abilities and cultures.

Jim Horn, LCMHC, CRC, offers more than 25 years of counseling experience with teenagers and adults. Jim's counseling strengths include listening, empathy, compassion, understanding, development of coping skills, and reduction of trauma symptoms.  Jim addresses issues surrounding grief and loss, physical disabilities, trauma, life changing events, adjustment issues, anger issues, and stress reduction. Jim uses a wide variety of resources in counseling and assessment techniques to provide quality services to each client and/or family. Jim is Level 1 certified in EMDR and specializes in trauma with teenagers and adults.  He provides counseling services within the office and telehealth. He is actively involved in his church and within the Lexington community, donating time and energy to civic organizations who serve youth and teens. 

Gail Coltrane is a graduate of North Carolina State University and has practiced as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Lexington for over 20 years.  Gail is passionate about how individuals and family's function, as well as the relationships between those family members.  Gail provides a safe place for healing, change, and growth to occur.  She is trained in play therapy. Gail specializes in anxiety, behavioral issues, social issues, marriage and family issues.  She provides individual therapy services for children ages 5 to adults, as well as couples and family therapy.  Gail is invested and committed to many organizations focusing on the overall wellbeing of youth in the Davidson County.  She is currently a board member of Lauren's Ladder and a youth group leader at her church.   

Mason is a native of Lexington, NC, and received his bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Science from East Carolina University. He is now attending Liberty University and working on his Master's in Marriage and Family therapy. He works with clients aged 15 and older, families, and couples who may be experiencing anxiety, relationship struggles, and Family disconnection. Mason believes in creating an open and safe environment so all clients may thrive and benefit the most from therapy. He utilizes Narrative and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques in his practice and has received certification in Gottman level 1

Ivy is a graduate student at Lenoir-Rhyne University, where she is pursuing a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. She earned her undergraduate degree in Counseling and Human Services, as well as Psychology, from Pfeiffer University. Ivy’s background in the mental health field, as well as her education, has greatly impacted her passion for helping others on their mental health and wellness journey. Currently, Ivy works with a diverse range of clients, from children to adults, utilizing a holistic, person-centered approach to treatment, while also incorporating Strengths-Based and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. Ivy is passionate about creating a supportive and comfortable environment where individuals can explore their challenges and work towards meaningful healing and growth.

​Michelle is a native of Lexington, NC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Master'sDegree in Social Work in 2000. In 2003, she obtained her licensure in Clinical Social Work.  She has practiced in a variety of mental health settings, including school social work, outpatient practices, agency settings, and inpatient psychiatric facilities. She provides therapy to clients ages 10 and older who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, adjustment issues, and depression.   She believes in a holistic approach that considers the whole person - physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Creating a safe and trusting space for clients to express themselves freely without judgement is central to her therapeutic approach.  She utilizes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Mindfulness Exercises.