Clinicians

Lauren Boyle, LCSW, has worked in the Northern Virginia Region for over 20 years.  She received her Bachelor's in Social Work degree from James Madison University, with a major in Social Work and a minor in Family Issues. She then completed her graduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University attending the Advanced Standing program and receiving a Master's degree in Social Work. 

Lauren founded NOVA LiveWellBeing in January of 2021 with the goal that each client feels they are a priority to their clinician.  Lauren has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) since 2005.  Lauren is Licensed in Virginia, New Jersey and South Carolina (Telehealth only).

Lauren has been in private practice for over 18 years working with children, adolescents, adults and families.  Prior to entering private practice, she worked with children, adolescents, and families in outpatient and in-home settings, as well as interning at an inpatient psychiatric facility for children and adolescents. She also worked with children and families needing crisis intervention surrounding domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse.

Lauren is a member of the Ryan Bartel Foundation Mental Health Advisory Board.  The Ryan Bartel Foundation is a youth suicide prevention program in Loudoun County.  Lauren is also a Board Member for Backpack Buddies Foundation of Loudoun, a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that no school-aged child goes hungry. 

Leigh Carley, LCSW, received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from James Madison University and her Master’s in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Leigh works at Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice as a Trauma Therapist. 

Leigh has worked in a variety of settings during her ten years in the social work profession. She has experience with survivors of domestic and sexual violence, people who are struggling with substance use disorders, and children and adolescents with a variety of challenges. 

Leigh uses a tailored approach in therapy sessions to meet the needs of each client and family.  Leigh works with children, adolescents, adults and families.
 

Ashley Olson, LCSW, is passionate about helping kids, teens, and families feel supported, understood, and empowered to thrive. She earned her bachelor's degree in social work from Christopher Newport University and her master's degree in clinical social work from Boise State University.

She currently works full-time as a school social worker for Loudoun County Public Schools, where she's spent the past eight years supporting middle school students and their families. She has extensive training in developmental and childhood trauma and regularly provides professional development to LCPS staff on trauma-informed practices. Ashley is also a certified ACE Interface Presenter, sharing her expertise in understanding and mitigating the effects of adverse childhood experiences.

In private practice she works primarily with children, adolescents, teens, and young adults who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, stress, and trauma. She is also passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ youth and families and strives to create a space where everyone feels safe, respected, and celebrated for who they are.

Ashley's approach is creative, collaborative, and family focused. She incorporates play, art, movement, and even sports into sessions to help kids and teens express themselves in ways that feel natural and comfortable. She also works closely with parents and caregivers to build skills and provide ongoing support, as lasting growth happens when everyone feels involved and connected.