We believe every story matters. Even the messy, unfinished, complicated ones. Especially those.

It started with a simple realization

When our founders first sat with someone in their deepest pain and didn't flinch – when we stayed present instead of rushing to fix, when we simply held space for their story – something shifted. Not just for the client, but for us too.

This is about having the courage to sit in the questions with someone until they find their own way forward.

That moment changed everything. It's why Stories Counseling exists today. We're not here to fix people. We're here to walk with them as they reclaim their own stories..

Meet the Team

  • Jessica Lambros, MS, LPC

    Owner, Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Therapist

    Meet Jessica

  • Tony Ziolko, MS, LPC, ORDM

    Owner, Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Therapist

    Meet Tony

  • Eric Johnstun, MS, LPC

    Internship Director, Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Therapist

    Meet Eric

  • Rachel Griffith, MS, LPC

    Licensed Therapist

    Meet Rachel

  • Dr. Matt Rundio, DMIN, LMFT

    Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

    Meet Matt

  • Keira Kielmeyer, MS, LAC

    Licensed Therapist

    Meet Keira

  • Stacy Gerson, MSP, MPC, LPC

    Licensed Therapist

    Meet Stacy

  • Calli Probst, MSW, LMSW

    Licensed Therapist

    Meet Calli

  • Kristie Braselton, MS, LAMFT

    Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

    Meet Kristie

  • Wes Buchanan, MA, LAC, MABL, ORDM

    Licensed Therapist

    Meet Wes

  • Clint Probst, MSW, LMSW-T

    Licensed Therapist

    Meet Clint

  • Hilary Whiten, Intern

    Masters Level Intern

    Meet Hilary

  • Lindsay Wyatt, Intern

    Masters Level Intern

    Meet Lindsay

  • Laura Dahlen

    Certified Trauma Coach / Somatic Practitioner / Yoga

    Meet Laura

  • Ashley Gates

    Practice Manager

    Meet Our Jedi!

  • Wendy Griffith, LAC (in progress)

    Starting this FALL!

    Coming Soon!

  • Emily Spears, Intern

    Starting this FALL!

    Coming Soon!

Our Philosophy

Your story doesn't disqualify you – it's your credential.

We've learned that the deepest healing happens when someone feels truly seen – not just heard, but understood at a level that says "your experience matters, your pain is valid, and your capacity for growth is real."

Every therapist on our team has done their own work.

We practice what we preach because you can't guide someone to a place you've never been. Our healing has a ripple effect – when we're whole, we can help others find wholeness too.

We do more than talk about healing – we experience it, embody it, and help repair it at its roots.

Because lasting change doesn't happen from insight alone. It happens when your mind, body, and spirit all get to participate in the process.

We're probably not like other therapy practices you've encountered

We're the ones making therapy conferences a little less stuffy.

You know that table at the professional conference that's laughing a little too loud and actually enjoying themselves? That's us. We believe warmth and expertise aren't mutually exclusive.

We remember your story.

Not just the facts, but the heart of your journey. We make connections you couldn't see before and offer perspectives that feel both challenging and compassionate.

We listen between the lines.

To the pause before your answer. The shift in your voice when certain topics come up. The places where your real story lives, even when words can't quite capture it.

Ready to see what's possible for your story?

Whether you're dealing with trauma that feels too big to face, patterns that keep you stuck, relationships that need repair, or you just need someone to witness your story with curiosity and care – we're here.

Your story brought you here. Let us help you discover where it goes next.

How we show up (for our team and our clients)

  • You always have the power to choose. We help you remember your agency and embrace the art of personal ownership – without judgment, with full support.

  • We hold space for everyone's values and beliefs, even when they're different from our own. Inclusion isn't just a word here – it's how we create safety for every story that walks through our doors.

  • You're not just accepted here – you belong. We operate as a unified team with a shared vision, and that extends to every client who becomes part of the Stories community.

  • Pain doesn't have to be the end of your story. We help you bend without breaking and discover that overcoming isn't just about achievement – it's about appreciating your own journey of growth.

  • Healing isn't one-size-fits-all. We embrace uniqueness, trust our instincts, and aren't afraid to experiment with approaches that honor who you are and how you process the world.

  • We do our own work. Period. Because our healing creates ripples that help heal other stories even more effectively.

  • Vulnerability isn't scary here – it's sacred. We show up without masks and create space for you to do the same

  • We put humility over pride. We genuinely believe everyone (including ourselves) can change, and we lean into growth even when it's uncomfortable.

  • We're bought into this mission. We're proud of the work we do, committed to excellence, and focused on doing no harm while accelerating your growth.