Geoff Gaukler

Biography

Geoff Gaukler works full-time as the Workforce Development Specialist for the Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC).  Co-located at the University of North Dakota and the University of Nevada, Reno, the Mountain Plains ATTC serves stakeholders residing in the HHS Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming).  One of the primary goals for the Mountain Plains ATTC is to enhance Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery services for individuals and family members, especially those residing in rural and remote areas.  

Additionally, Geoff is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and provides telehealth therapy services for individual clients at UND's Northern Prairie Community Clinic.  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 13+) 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.