Dickson, Lauren - STARS Nashville

Director of Clinical Services

Lauren Dickson, LCSW, serves as the Director of Clinical Services at STARS, where she leads the development and oversight of school-based counseling and therapy services across multiple counties. In her role, she provides administrative and clinical supervision for STARS counselors and therapists, supports the professional development of master’s-level staff, and guides ongoing program development and evaluation.

With more than 20 years of experience working with youth and families in community-based agencies, schools, and residential care settings, Lauren brings extensive clinical expertise to her work. After moving to Tennessee with her family in 2013, she joined STARS in 2014 and has played a key role in expanding and strengthening the organization’s clinical services. Lauren is especially grateful for her husband, Daren, and their amazing twins, Lily and Henry, who bring joy and inspiration to her life every day.

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