Lauren Rineer (she/her)
Trauma Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, & Founder of Story of Things Therapy & Consulting, LLC
Lauren Rineer is a Pennsylvania-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker known for her depth of expertise in LGBTQ+ mental health, complex life transitions, and family-building journeys. With over 12 years of clinical experience, she is recognized for helping clients move beyond symptom management toward meaningful, lasting change.
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Lauren’s work blends evidence-based modalities with deeply relational, attuned care. Her therapeutic style is thoughtful, direct, and compassionate. She supports clients in developing deeper self-understanding, strengthening emotional regulation, and making aligned, sustainable shifts in how they live and relate.
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As Co-Founder and Clinical Supervisor of Story of Things Therapy & Consulting, Lauren sets the clinical vision and standards for the practice. She provides advanced training and supervision to clinicians, emphasizing ethical practice, clinical depth, and long-term client outcomes. Her background in organizational leadership also informs her work in employee mental health and EAP partnerships, where she brings clinical rigor and human-centered care into workplace settings.
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Lauren holds a Master of Social Work from Temple University and maintains active licensure and offers clinical supervision in the state of Pennsylvania.
Ashlee Rineer (she/they)
Ashlee Rineer is a Licensed Social Worker, program strategist, and manager with a passion for building systems of care that genuinely support the people they are meant to serve. Their work centers on designing thoughtful, sustainable structures where emotional well-being, access, and equity are not afterthoughts but core values.
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While Ashlee is not currently accepting therapy clients, they bring years of clinical and community health experience to their role behind the scenes at Story of Things Therapy & Consulting. Their background includes designing wellness and prevention programs, supporting families through complex life and health transitions, and strengthening systems that sit at the intersection of care, policy, and planning.
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As Co-Founder, Ashlee contributes strategic oversight, operational design, and program development to Story of Things. They are known for their ability to balance big-picture vision with detail-oriented execution, ensuring that care models are both compassionate and practical.
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Ashlee holds a Master of Social Work from Millersville University and maintains active licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.
Founder of Story of Things Therapy & Consulting, LLC
