gokc Healing Center

A Kansas City Mental Health Counseling and Nature Therapy Practice

Starting therapy can be tough - for everyone. You can text, email, call or schedule your first visit. Totally up to you.

We can’t wait to meet you!

A misty forest trail lined with autumn-colored trees and fallen leaves.

Life can get better. We will help you believe it can.

Life can get better. We will help you believe it can.

At gokc, our Therapists encourage & challenge you to thrive!

We’re a creative, fun & thoughtful therapy team here to help you.

Are you ready to get your spark back?

Call or Text us at (816) 237-8330

We’re making a difference

  • "Aaron is a great therapist. He is a perfect mix of reflective listening, compassion, intellect, and humor. Would definitely recommend."

    Christin T

    Hyde Park - Kansas City, MO

  • "Great therapists available at this location. Highly recommend. Virtual as well as in person therapy appointments."

    Sachia P

    Oak Grove, MO

  • "Thanks to Cameron's continued support, I’ve not only learned to overcome some very tough situations but I am also developing the confidence to thrive beyond them."

    JD

    Kansas City, MO

  • "Aaron is warm, supportive, and always willing to help! Highly recommend!"

    Karrah W

    Charlotte, NC

  • "I have ADHD and so it's hard for me to sit still, ESPECIALLY after I've been sitting all day for work. So for our sessions, we went for walks outside which was amazing for me!"

    AJD

    Kansas City, MO

  • "Aaron is great at helping you look at your problems from newer and lighter perspective in order to take the necessary steps forward."

    AJD

    Prairie Village, KS

  • "Cameron has been a steady, compassionate presence. His ability to provide validation, reassurance, and the tools I need to start to regain my confidence and resilience has been life-changing."

    CJD

    Kansas City, MO

  • "Supportive, empathic, insightful, highly knowledgeable, and fosters all the right conditions for growth. 10/10 recommend!"

    KKB

    Gladstone, MO

  • "I often leave conversations with Aaron feeling inspired and motivated. He accepts what is, brings much needed humor to the conversation, and encourages & is curious about possibilities. I highly recommend working with Aaron!"

    Brittany P

    Lawrence, KS

  • "Aaron's approach is intricately woven with heartfelt validation, integrity, levity, and an evolving curiosity of the human experience. You've found an advocate!"

    Brenton G

    Grandview, MO

  • "Christin is an excellent choice for care as she is a great listener, open minded, and very caring. I don’t believe there are any better therapists in the region, so I highly recommend her."

    CJD

    Overland Park, KS

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our values 

 

Get to Nature

Nature therapy is really simple: outdoor activities with a little guidance & structure from a health professional or nature guide. Farming, gardening, landscaping, nature walks, shinrin-yoku (or forest bathing for those of us with minimal Japanese language skills) & so much more! Do you garden? That’s Nature Therapy! Do you hike? Backpack? Stroll around the block? All these things can be forms of Nature Therapy if practicing these helpful skills. Sometimes we need to get out of our little boxes and adventure outdoors.

Intentional Movement

Purposeful exercise is a wonderful healer & can be implemented at many levels for most. Some of us are managing chronic pain or fatigue, chromosomal dysfunction, injury recovery or hormonal changes that limit our ability to exercise in all ways. Thankfully, we believe there are purposeful movements we can all practice to increase our moods & decrease anxiety…all while maintaining safety for our bodies.

Connection

In December of 2015, I began writing year-end tangible goals with clear, reachable objectives. A re-occurring theme in that process was my strong need for connection. With myself. With nature. With others. And then it hit me like a brick: backpacking! Outside: check. No screens: check. Meaningful quality time with close friends: check. Then the planning & gear acquisition phase took off. And before you know it, I was taking off into the Ozark woods on a weekend adventure to rejuvenate & re-connect.