Seen here with the best boy of all time, my sweet American Pitbull, Gravy, I’m a late-diagnosed AuDHD therapist serving Ohio (and soon Michigan).

• I’ve been working in the field for more than a decade with neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and chronically ill and disabled folks.

• My framework is relational in nature with an emphasis on disability justice. This means I talk a lot about ableism and the ways that racism, capitalism, misogyny and colonialism hold us back from true “wellness”. Wellness as a concept is rooted in community, and not the responsibility of the individual only.

My background

• I graduated from Ohio State University’s College of Social Work, although please don’t ask me anything about football. Before that, I earned my BFA from Columbus College of Art & Design, where I studied studio art, with a focus on printmaking and art therapy.

• While I was in undergrad, my undiagnosed ADHD and perfectionism were working overtime, so naturally, I also completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training and started teaching yoga.

• After graduating, I realized that I wanted to combine the things I cared about most. Instead of pursuing visual art as a career, I went on to earn my master’s degree so I could become a therapist while continuing to teach yoga.

• I’ve spent (and continue to spend) a lot of time doing my own work in therapy. That has included learning how to better support my sensory and social needs, set boundaries, and unmask safely. Because of that personal experience, I’m especially passionate about helping other people feel more comfortable being themselves and figuring out what they actually need.

If you’ve made it this far, I’m guessing you may be tired of searching for a therapist and hoping to find someone who actually gets you.

I may not share all of your lived experiences, but my training and perspective help me understand where you may be coming from and how I can support you. And if there’s something I don’t understand, we can figure it out together.

Take your time looking through my website. I know there’s a lot to read, and choosing a therapist is a big decision. When you feel ready, send me a message. We can take the next step together.

Lauren Strawn LISW-S Licensed by the State of Ohio # I.2203922-SUPV