gokc Healing Center
A Kansas City Mental Health Counseling and Nature Therapy Practice
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 group here to help you!
Are you ready to get your spark back?
Call or Text us at (816) 237-8330
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.
How a gokc Therapist Can Help You Get Going Again
Life is full of challenges, and sometimes, you may feel stuck after facing a traumatic event or a difficult experience. Whether you’re dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders, or internal conflicts, taking the first step toward healing can seem overwhelming. However, the good news is that help is available. Mental health professionals in the Kansas City area, including licensed mental health counselors and clinical psychologists with years of experience, are equipped to support you in reclaiming control of your life and moving forward.