Hey there, I'm Lauren (she/her)
Trauma Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, & Founder of Story of Things Therapy & Consulting, LLC
You’ve tried to make it better on your own — with books, podcasts, reflection. And still, something feels heavy. Therapy can be a place to exhale, to explore what’s underneath, and to move at your own pace toward feeling more like yourself again.
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I’m a queer therapist, mom, and overthinker turned meaning-maker—and I believe the stories we carry shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and the paths we choose.
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I specialize in working with adults navigating identity, life transitions, and the complicated, often tender process of growing a family—especially within the LGBTQIA+ community. Whether you’re exploring your gender or sexuality, unpacking the stress of caregiving or career change, or walking the winding road of fertility, I offer a space where all parts of you are welcome.
I’ve walked through transitions that reshape your identity, from fertility challenges to caregiving to being a queer parent. I know what it’s like to carry big emotions while still showing up for everyone else.
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Before becoming a therapist, I worked in leadership roles where I witnessed just how much we all crave being seen and supported. Now, I help people rewrite old narratives, connect with their values, and move through uncertainty with more self-trust and confidence. My approach is relational, affirming, and rooted in the belief that healing happens when we feel safe enough to be honest—with ourselves and with each other.
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Therapy with me won’t be about fixing you. You’re not broken. It’s about making space for your becoming.
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Outside of sessions, you’ll find me chasing joy (and snacks) with my wife and kids, reading too many books at once, and trying to spend more time outside than online.
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If you're ready to feel a little more like yourself again, or you’re not sure who that is yet, I’d be honored to walk with you.
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Hi! I am Ashlee (she/her)
I am a licensed social worker, program strategist & manager, and therapist who’s passionate about building systems of care that actually care.
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While I’m not currently accepting therapy clients, I bring years of clinical and community health experience to the behind-the-scenes work at Story of Things. From designing wellness programs to supporting families through complex transitions, I’ve spent my career focused on both the personal and the systemic—where emotional well-being meets policy, planning, and prevention.
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I’m especially interested in how we create affirming, accessible care for LGBTQIA+ individuals, caregivers, and anyone navigating identity and health-related change. I’ve worked with diverse communities as a therapist, health promotion specialist, and medical social worker, always aiming to connect the dots between what people need and what systems should be doing to support them.
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When I’m not thinking in spreadsheets or storylines, I’m likely spending time with my wife Lauren (yep, that Lauren), our kids, and our growing plant collection. I’m a detail-oriented big-picture thinker who believes healing happens in community—and that every wellness journey deserves thoughtful design behind it.
Therapist & Founder of Story of Things Therapy & Consulting, LLC
ABOUT US
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BEST FEELING
Excitement! I love making the routine, everyday moments a little more exciting.
FAVORITE TV-SHOW
New Girl is the only correct answer.
I LOVE TO
MY FAVORITE FOOD
Hammock & Read romance books
Sushi
FAVORITE ARTIST
Sleep Token
FAVORITE ARTIST
Sara Bareilles
Lauren
Ashlee
There is no template for queer joy. That's what makes it ours.
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