Blue Springs & Lee’s Summit, Missouri
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Getting started

Starting therapy, one gentle step at a time.

Reaching out is often the hardest part. Here’s exactly what happens next: how we match you with the right clinician, what your first session is like and how payment works. No surprises.

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Your first steps

Four steps from first call to first session.

  1. 01

    Free 15-minute call

    Call or request an appointment online. We’ll listen to what’s going on, answer your questions and check your insurance. No pressure, no commitment.

  2. 02

    Get matched

    We pair you with the clinician whose training and experience best fit your needs, with in-person or virtual times that work for you.

  3. 03

    Simple paperwork

    Before your first visit you’ll receive secure intake forms through our client portal, so you know what to expect when you arrive.

  4. 04

    Your first session

    A safe, unhurried space to share your story at your own pace and set goals together. You’re always in control of what you share.

What to expect

What your first session is like.

Feeling nervous before a first appointment is completely normal. Here’s what it usually looks like, so nothing catches you off guard.

We’ll talk about what’s going on

Your clinician will ask what brings you in, a little about your history and what you hope will change. Share only what feels comfortable.

We’ll set goals together

You’ll leave with a shared sense of direction and an idea of which approaches, like EMDR, CBT or ERP, may help.

You stay in control

You set the pace. You can pause, skip a question or ask about anything at all. Therapy should feel safe, never pressured.

In person or online

Meet at our Blue Springs or Lee’s Summit office, or by secure telehealth from home, work or another private location of your choosing. As long as you’re located in a state where your clinician is licensed, we’ll make the location work for you.

Help me choose

Find a clinician who fits.

Choose what you’d like help with and we’ll show clinicians who specialize in it. Not sure? That’s okay. We’ll match you on a free call.

One quick question

What would you like help with?

Choose a focus above to see clinicians who specialize in it.

Still unsure? Most people are. We’ll match you on a free, no-pressure call.

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Fees & payment

Clear costs, no surprises.

We’ll walk you through costs on your free call, before you ever book a session.

Using insurance

We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, Cigna, Aetna, Medicaid (Missouri & Kansas) and Medicare, and partner with several Employee Assistance Programs. We’ll check your benefits for you.

Paying for yourself

Prefer not to use insurance? Self-pay is available. Ask about current rates on your free call.

Your right to an estimate

If you’re uninsured or choose not to use insurance, you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of expected costs before care begins.

Good Faith Estimate

Free 15-minute consultation

Ready to talk? Your first call is free.

Request an appointment online or call us to schedule a free, no-pressure consultation. We’ll listen, answer your questions and help you take the next step.

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