Lauren Rineer (she/her)
Trauma Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, & Co-Founder of Story of Things Therapy & Consulting, LLC
Lauren Rineer is a Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes every person has a story worth taking up space. She co-founded Story of Things Counseling with her wife, Ashlee, to create a space where clients feel seen, understood, and supported through life's most meaningful and challenging seasons.
Lauren specializes in working with LGBTQ+ adults and individuals navigating infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss, and family-building journeys. She also supports clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and thoughtfully direct. Lauren combines evidence-based approaches with genuine connection, helping clients better understand themselves, develop practical coping skills, and create lasting, meaningful change.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community and someone who built her own family through IVF alongside her wife, Ashlee, Lauren understands that healing isn't about having all the answers—it's about having a space where every part of your story is welcome.
Lauren earned her Master of Social Work from Temple University and maintains active licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Lauren provides virtual therapy for adults throughout Pennsylvania and would be honored to be part of your next chapter.
Because every story is worth taking up space.
Ashlee Rineer (she/they)
Ashlee Rineer is a Pennsylvania Licensed Social Worker, Co-Founder of Story of Things Counseling, and the strategic force behind the systems that allow the practice to provide thoughtful, client-centered care.
While Ashlee is not currently accepting therapy clients, her passion for mental health extends far beyond the therapy room. With experience in clinical practice, community health, and program development, she is dedicated to creating systems that make compassionate, accessible care possible for both clients and clinicians.
At Story of Things, Ashlee leads operations, program development, and long-term strategy, ensuring that every part of the practice reflects its core belief: every story is worth taking up space. Her ability to combine big-picture vision with thoughtful execution helps create an experience where clients feel supported from their very first interaction.
Outside of her professional role, Ashlee and her wife, Lauren, are raising their two daughters, who joined their family through IVF. Their journey to parenthood continues to shape Ashlee's commitment to building inclusive, affirming spaces where all families feel welcomed and valued.
Ashlee earned her Master of Social Work from Millersville University and maintains active licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Co-Founder of Story of Things Therapy & Consulting, LLC
