Online Therapy in Missouri & Kansas | gokc Healing Center
gokc Healing Center · Licensed in MO, KS & AR

Online Therapy in
Missouri, Kansas & Arkansas

Specialized virtual counseling from a team you can actually trust — available wherever you are, whenever you need it. Blue Cross Blue Shield accepted.

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Licensed therapists on the gokc team
3
States where we accept BCBS insurance
15+
Cities served via telehealth

Online therapy that actually fits your life

Maybe you live in Kansas City and just can't carve out two hours to fight through traffic, sit in a waiting room, and find your way back home. Maybe you're in Springfield or Columbia and the therapists who specialize in what you're dealing with are all an hour away. Maybe you're in Wichita or Little Rock and you've been on a waitlist so long it stopped feeling like an option.

Online therapy at gokc was built for all of that. Our therapists are licensed, specialized clinicians — not a matching algorithm, not a directory. Real people who do real work, accessible via secure video from your home, your car, your back porch, or anywhere with a private connection. Find your fit today.

Does online therapy actually work? Yes — and the research is consistent. Multiple peer-reviewed studies find that online therapy delivered via audio and video is equally effective as in-person sessions for anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. Many of our clinicians trained in virtual environments and bring specific skills to the format. The therapeutic relationship is what drives outcomes — and that travels through a screen just fine.


Why clients choose online therapy at gokc

Beyond the convenience, there are real clinical and practical reasons online therapy works — especially when the right therapist is on the other end of the call.

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Therapy from wherever you feel safe
Your home, your office, your car. The environment you choose changes how you show up. Many clients find they open up more quickly when they're on their own turf.
No commute, no waiting room
Session starts at the scheduled time. Session ends. You're already home. For clients managing busy schedules, this alone is often what makes consistent therapy finally possible.
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Privacy you control
No one in a waiting room. No one sees your car in the parking lot. You decide who knows you're in therapy — and when. For many clients, that privacy is what makes starting feel possible.
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Access regardless of where you live
Over two-thirds of Missouri counties have fewer than two therapy providers. Online therapy eliminates the geography barrier — you access our full team of specialists from anywhere in the state.
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The right specialist, not just the nearest
When you're not limited to a five-mile radius, you can actually find the clinician who specializes in what you're carrying — not just whoever has an opening this week.
BCBS insurance accepted
Four gokc therapists are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield in Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas — so telehealth is genuinely accessible, not just theoretically available.


Meet your BCBS in-network online therapists

Four gokc clinicians are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield for telehealth sessions across Missouri and Kansas. Emily Kriehn is also in-network with Arkansas BCBS. Browse below — or use the Therapist Match Maker to find the right fit based on what you're carrying.

Aaron Shore, LPC — gokc online therapist Missouri Kansas
Aaron Shore, LPC
Founder · Licensed MO & KS
Trauma Grief EMDR Men's Issues Nature-Based
✓ BCBS In-Network · MO & KS

20 years of experience in trauma, grief, and men's mental health. Nature-based, grounded, LGBTQ+ affirming. EMDR-trained.

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Victoria Nelson, LCSW — gokc online therapist Missouri Kansas
Victoria Nelson, LCSW
Licensed MO & KS
High-Functioning Anxiety ADHD Couples Somatic & IFS Parts Work
✓ BCBS In-Network · MO & KS

Specializes in high-functioning anxiety and ADHD for adults who appear capable to everyone around them and feel privately depleted.

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Rachel Jaggard, LPC — gokc online therapist Missouri Kansas
Rachel Jaggard, LPC
Licensed MO & KS
Identity LGBTQ+ EMDR CNM & Polyamory
✓ BCBS In-Network · MO & KS

Holds space for the questions others shy away from — identity, ethical non-monogamy, asexuality, climate grief. Nearly a decade of experience.

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Emily Kriehn, LCSW — gokc online therapist Missouri Kansas Arkansas
Emily Kriehn, LCSW
Licensed MO, KS & AR
Trauma Anxiety Mood Disorders LGBTQ+ Women's Issues
✓ BCBS In-Network · MO, KS & AR

Uses CBT, IFS, and DBT to help clients find self-compassion and a clearer sense of who they are. Accepts people exactly as they are, where they are.

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Additional gokc therapists are available for private-pay telehealth sessions. Browse the full team →


How online therapy at gokc works

Three steps. No paperwork before you've even decided. No commitment until you're ready.

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Schedule a free 20-minute consultation

Use our scheduling page or the Therapist Match Maker to connect with the right clinician. We'll talk through what you're looking for, your BCBS plan, and who on the team is the right fit.

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Get matched with your therapist

Every gokc clinician has a distinct specialty. You'll be paired based on what you're navigating, your schedule, and your insurance — not just whoever has an opening. Meet the full team here.

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Start from wherever you are

Sessions happen over HIPAA-compliant secure video. You need a device, a private space, and your insurance card — that's it. We handle the rest.


Frequently asked questions about online therapy

Yes — and multiple peer-reviewed studies confirm it. Research consistently shows that online therapy delivered via secure video is equally effective as in-person sessions for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and grief. The therapeutic relationship — not the location — is the primary driver of outcomes. Our therapists are trained to build that relationship through a screen.
Yes. Federal parity law requires BCBS plans to cover telehealth mental health services at the same rate as in-person visits. Four gokc therapists — Aaron Shore, Victoria Nelson, Rachel Jaggard, and Emily Kriehn — are in-network with BCBS in Missouri and Kansas. Emily also accepts Arkansas BCBS. We recommend calling the member services number on your card to verify your specific copay before your first session.
A smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera and microphone, a stable internet connection, and a private space. That's it. We use a HIPAA-compliant secure video platform — no special software to download. Most clients connect from home, but we've had sessions from parked cars, private offices, and back porches.
gokc is currently licensed to serve clients via telehealth in Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. We see clients throughout all three states — not just the Kansas City metro. Scroll down to find city-specific information for your area, including which BCBS plan is accepted where you live.
Use our Therapist Match Maker — it pairs you with the right clinician based on what you're navigating, your availability, and your insurance. You can also browse the full team and read each therapist's full bio. If you're still not sure, schedule a free consultation and we'll help guide you.
Yes. All sessions are conducted over a HIPAA-compliant secure platform. Your records and session content are fully confidential under federal law. Online therapy offers additional privacy benefits for many clients — no waiting room, no parking lot, no neighbors' schedules to navigate. You control who knows you're in therapy.


Online therapy by location

Find online therapy near you

gokc therapists are licensed to see clients across Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas via secure telehealth. Browse by city below to learn about coverage in your area — including which Blue Cross Blue Shield plan is accepted where you live.


Other therapy services at gokc

Online therapy is one way we serve our clients — but our team offers a full range of specialized services at our Brookside, Kansas City location and via telehealth across Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas.

Ready to take the first step?

A free 20-minute consultation is all it takes to start. No commitment, no paperwork — just a real conversation about what you're looking for and who on our team is the right fit.