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Mission
At ReFORGED we use clinical expertise, strategic insight, and lived experience to support and empower military and first responder families. Our mission is to help those who serve—and those who love them—build strong, connected relationships and lead purposeful, high-performing lives.
We accomplish this through culturally competent therapy, educational experiences, consultation for leadership and community-based advocacy. Because service should never come at the cost of clarity, connection, or fulfillment—at work or at home.
Lainey Crown, LPCC, NCC
Lainey Crown is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a deep commitment to serving military and first responder communities. Drawing from over 14 years as a Special Operations and Law Enforcement spouse, she brings firsthand insight into the unique challenges faced by these populations. This personal experience inspired her to transition from entrepreneurship to mental health counseling, leading to the establishment of ReFORGED in January 2023—a practice dedicated to culturally competent care for service members and their families.
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Lainey's clinical work encompasses trauma therapy, marital counseling, and suicide prevention. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Couples Therapy Levels 1 & 2, and is a Star Behavioral Health provider. Her approach emphasizes resilience and performance, aiming to empower clients to thrive both personally and professionally.
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Beyond her practice, Lainey holds leadership roles in several organizations. She volunteers her time with Special Forces Shield Maidens, Military Special Operations Family Collaborative and In-Dependant. Her advocacy work includes developing military cultural competency training, supporting schools in obtaining the Purple Star Award and assisting leaders in decision making processes as a mental health consultant.
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Recognized for her contributions, Lainey was honored as the Armed Forces Insurance 2024 Maryland National Guard Spouse of the Year and the 2025 Alabama National Guard Spouse of the Year. She is also a sought-after speaker, providing training on topics such as substance use, suicide prevention, and wellness to diverse audiences, including mental health professionals, law enforcement agencies, and military family programs.
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Lainey's mission is to bridge the gap between service and personal fulfillment, ensuring that those who serve can build strong marriages and lead enriched lives.
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"I use my expertise as a mental health clinician, ability to generate impactful ideas and connect with others to empower military and first responder communities. My mission is to help them build strong marriages and lead fulfilling lives—because service should never come at the cost of personal connection, purpose and happiness"
Speaking and Training Experiences
Lainey uses her background in education to provide training to mental health clinicians, allied health professionals, and members of the military/law enforcement community. She is a sought-after speaker who has spoken at: schools and universities, state level counseling conferences, agency of 300+ employees onboarding orientations, law enforcement agencies and military family programming events.
Topics she has spoken on include substance use, suicide prevention, military cultural competency, and other wellness topics.
Lainey has completed several specialty trainings including:
EMDR
Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1 & 2
Star Behavioral Health Tier 1 & 2
Suicide Prevention
"Trauma exposures can change the way we see ourselves and the world around us. I believe in teaching others about the impacts along with strategies to mitigate exposures so they can continue performing at high levels." -Lainey Crown
Our Community Network
While this is not an exhaustive list of organizations we collaborate with, we know we are better together. If you have a specific need, please reach out and we will try to connect you.
Paducah/ McCracken County Veterans Recruitment Group
