Geoff Gaukler

Biography

Geoff Gaukler is a Licensed Professional Counselor and works full-time seeing individual clients at Northern Prairie Community Clinic on the University of North Dakota campus.  Geoff previously served as a middle school and high school counselor for many years, and more recently, he fulfilled the role of mental health coordinator for Grand Forks Public Schools. Geoff sees youth (ages 10+) and adult clients and he has a wealth of experience working through life’s challenges with adolescents and their parent(s) / guardian(s).  Geoff utilizes an integrative approach to therapy; meaning he draws on different techniques to adapt to the specific needs of the individual.  Geoff believes in taking a strengths-based approach to empower his clients and instill hope.   His compassionate approach to counseling does not ignore vulnerabilities or struggles, but rather helps clients build resiliency to tackle life’s challenges.