About Lauren Miceli, Psy.D.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Buffalo Integrative Psychology, PLLC. I believe that every person has an innate ability to heal, change, and grow when provided with a safe and supportive environment. Together, one of our goals will be to increase your self-awareness, identify your current struggles, and explore what’s getting in the way of change. This will help us journey to a heightened understanding so you can take the necessary steps to live a more fulfilled life.

I provide therapy primarily from a Gestalt perspective. Gestalt therapy is a process-oriented collaborative approach that focuses on the here and now and the exploration of one’s experience. It is relational, humanistic, and holistic. One of my goals is to assist you in understanding yourself in the context of your past, present, and future. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms and symptom reduction, I work to see, understand, and integrate all aspects of you, your environment, and your experiences to move toward healthy functioning. I often incorporate mindfulness into my work to help us get into touch with your experience in the here and now.

As a therapist, I am warm, authentic, empathic, and curious. I strive to understand my clients to the best of my ability so we can work collaboratively. I do not use a “one size fits all” approach in my work, as I believe every person has unique needs. My role is to help you heal and thrive in a way that feels most authentic to you.

I completed my undergraduate degree at the University at Buffalo and moved to Portland, OR to receive my masters and doctorate degree at Pacific University. Buffalo is my home, and I have returned here to be with loved ones and to build my future.

I strive to be anti-racist, LGBTQ+ affirming, and overall culturally responsive and inclusive. I understand just how hard it can be to start the process of therapy. I will do everything I can to be supportive and help you feel comfortable with this vulnerable experience. I look forward to meeting with you!