Lauren Buckley
LPC, NCC
Hi and Welcome! I'm so glad you're here.
Reaching out for therapy is a brave and meaningful step, and I consider it a true privilege to walk alongside you in this process. My most important role as your therapist is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported without judgment. Healing begins with connection, and together we will build a trusting, collaborative relationship that helps you move toward the life and relationships you want.
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I honor the vulnerability it takes to let someone into your world, and I never take that lightly. I approach every client with deep respect and gratitude, holding space for the full range of your human experience; whether that means laughing, crying, venting, or sitting in silence. You are welcome to show up exactly as you are.
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As a therapist, I strive to strike a balance between compassionate support and practical tools. You’ll find that I’m warm and attuned, but also not afraid to gently challenge you when I know you’re ready. My goal is to help you feel empowered, understood, and equipped with the insight and strategies needed to grow.
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A bit about me
I’m a mom of two and have been with my husband since we were 19, so I know firsthand the joys and complexities of parenting and long-term partnership. My professional focus on maternal and paternal mental health grew from personal experience. After the birth of my first child, I struggled greatly with postpartum anxiety and depression. At the time, I felt incredibly alone. What I didn’t realize then was that this difficult chapter would eventually become the foundation for a deeply meaningful career helping other new parents find healing and hope.
I have completed intensive training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy through Postpartum Support International. This, combined with my lived experience, allows me to offer both evidence-based care and genuine empathy to the new parents I work with. My mission is to ensure no mother or father feels as isolated or overwhelmed as I once did.
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Couples work is also close to my heart.
Through my work with parents, I quickly saw how becoming a parent can impact even the strongest relationship. Research consistently shows that relationship satisfaction often declines in the early years of parenting, but it doesn’t have to. I am Level 1 trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, a deeply researched and effective approach that focuses on rebuilding the friendship at the heart of your relationship. When couples rekindle fondness, admiration, and shared meaning, communication and intimacy can flourish again.
Whether you're navigating early parenthood, struggling to reconnect with your partner, or facing another life transition, I am here to support you.
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When I’m not in the therapy room…
You can find me soaking up time with my family, cuddling our sweet dog Lucy (pictured!), reading, exercising, or enjoying great coffee, good food, or a glass of bourbon or pinot noir.
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If you think we might be a good fit, I would be honored to walk with you. In working with me, you'll find a compassionate guide, a thoughtful collaborator, and someone who truly believes in your capacity to heal, grow, and thrive.
Click the button below to email me so we can get started together as soon as next week.
