Laura Geffre

Laura Geffre is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) at Life’s Work Clinic in Kalkaska, Michigan, specializing in individual and couples counseling. She earned her Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology: Professional Counselor Licensure Track from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Ferris State University.

Licensed through the State of Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) since 2021, Laura is an active member of both the American Counseling Association and the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association. She also holds advanced professional certifications as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP), and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Although these certifications are not required for licensure, Laura pursued them as part of her ethical commitment to professional growth and to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based, and compassionate care that meets the diverse needs of her clients.

Laura’s clinical focus includes self-exploration, trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, career transitions, and other significant life challenges. She works with individuals, couples, and groups across varying age ranges, helping clients strengthen communication, resolve conflict, manage anger, and navigate relational challenges. Her counseling style is person-centered and solution-focused, empowering clients to recognize their own capacity for growth, healing, and purposeful change.

Before transitioning into counseling, Laura spent 13 years as a bookkeeper in Billings, Montana, before deciding to pursue a more meaningful and service-oriented career. Her early experience in criminal justice, including an internship at Pugsley Correctional Facility in Kingsley, Michigan, deepened her understanding of human behavior and the justice system. Following the completion of her master’s degree, she completed her clinical training at Shawono Juvenile Facility in Roscommon and Life’s Work Clinic, where she found her professional home and passion for helping individuals heal and thrive.

A proud resident of Kalkaska since 2013, Laura is the mother of two sons and a devoted animal lover with a lively household of fur and feathered family members. An avid outdoorswoman and fitness enthusiast, she often encourages clients to embrace the healing power of nature and movement as part of their wellness journey.

Laura is also deeply involved in the local veterans’ community. As a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the daughter of retired Army, Air Force, and Marine veterans, she is passionate about supporting service members, veterans, and first responders. She believes that through a strong therapeutic relationship, every individual can discover resilience, purpose, and hope as they work through life’s challenges.

Serving Clients Throughout Northern Michigan

Laura offers in person counseling in Kalkaska and secure telehealth services for clients throughout Northern Michigan. She regularly works with individuals, couples, and families from Traverse City, Cadillac, Buckley, Lake City, Grayling, Moorestown, Manton, Lake Ann, Kingsley, and Mancelona. Whether meeting in person or through telehealth, Laura is committed to providing personalized, evidence based counseling that supports lasting emotional wellness.