Why

Laura Jean Wellness Collective was founded by two therapists with a shared vision: to create a supportive space where clinicians can thrive without the influence of companies that prioritize profits over patient care. We believe in preserving the integrity and independence of private practice while fostering a sense of community.

Our goal is to offer providers the best of both worlds - autonomy in their work and the opportunity to collaborate, connect, and socialize with like-minded professionals. Here, we come together around a common purpose: delivering ethical, high-quality care to every client we serve.

  • Kali Farwell, LMHC

    FOUNDER

    The Laura Jean Wellness Collective has been a dream of mine for years. While I valued the community in larger organizations, I longed for the autonomy to make patient-centered clinical decisions. This collective brings those ideals together—a supportive community with the freedom to practice with integrity.

    I’m passionate about connecting people and empowering clinicians to discover their unique clinical identity, so they can feel confident and supported in the work they love.

  • Dr. M. Nikki Freeburg, LMHC

    Founder

    As a member of the Department of Counselor Education at Bridgewater State University, I am deeply passionate about training and mentoring the next generation of clinicians to become ethical, compassionate providers. Education and ethics are at the heart of everything I do.

    I was drawn to the idea of the Laura Jean Wellness Collective because it perfectly aligns with these values—creating a space where providers can collaborate, support one another, and prioritize quality care for every client they serve.

Laura Jean

Our name honors Laura Jean Anderson, the beloved godmother of one of our founders, Kali. Laura Jean passed away from cancer in 2019, but her legacy of kindness, compassion, and genuine care for others continues to inspire us every day.

She was someone who valued connection above all else—never concerned with what she was doing, only who she was with. At the Laura Jean Wellness Collective, we strive to embody those same qualities by fostering a supportive community of providers who prioritize meaningful relationships and quality care.