Welcome Lily Koppen to the gokc Therapy Team
Warm Welcome to Lily Koppen, Therapist
We’re thrilled to welcome Lily Koppen to our gokc therapy team in Brookside Kansas City, Missouri! Lily brings a grounded, trauma-informed approach to therapy that helps clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal at their own pace.
Lily’s therapy style blends insight, curiosity, and calm. She creates space where clients can explore what’s really happening underneath symptoms of anxiety or depression—without judgment or pressure to “fix” themselves overnight.
A Fresh Perspective on Healing
Lily believes that what we often label as symptoms are actually signals from our minds and bodies. These signals can point to unmet needs or past trauma that never had a safe place to be acknowledged.
Rather than pathologizing those experiences, Lily’s trauma-informed approach invites gentle exploration. She holds space for clients to process, understand, and reconnect with the parts of themselves that have been working hard to keep them safe—even if those parts now feel overwhelming or stuck.
A Tailored, Somatic Approach to Therapy
Lily uses an integrative mix of therapeutic modalities to meet each person where they are. Her work often includes:
Somatic therapy – to help you tune into what your body is communicating and release stored tension.
Parts work – to bring understanding and compassion to your inner experiences.
EMDR therapy – to process past traumatic memories and promote lasting emotional relief.
Trauma-sensitive yoga – to rebuild connection, safety, and presence in your body.
Each session is customized for your unique nervous system, creating space for you to feel empowered in your own healing. Lily’s goal isn’t to hand you generic self-help advice—it’s to help you access your own internal wisdom and intuition.
Who Lily Enjoys Working With
Lily enjoys working with:
Young adults navigating identity, career, or life transitions
Neurodivergent individuals who want to better understand and honor how their brains and bodies work
Queer and LGBTQIA+ clients seeking an affirming space for self-exploration and healing
While these groups hold a special place in her heart, Lily welcomes anyone who feels drawn to her approach. If you’ve ever struggled to connect with a therapist who “gets it,” or you’re tired of quick-fix wellness advice, Lily offers something refreshingly different—therapy that meets you where you are and honors your full humanity.
The Power of Relationship in Healing
At the core of Lily’s work is the belief that healing happens in relationship. She sees therapy as a collaborative process built on trust, authenticity, and mutual respect. You’re not just your trauma story—you’re a whole person with creativity, resilience, and potential waiting to be rediscovered.
With Lily, therapy isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about reconnecting with the self you’ve always been, underneath the protective layers life helped you build.
Why We’re Excited to Have Lily at gokc
At gokc, our mission is to make compassionate, evidence-based therapy accessible to the communities of Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, and the surrounding metro area. Lily fits perfectly into that vision.
Her thoughtful combination of EMDR, somatic awareness, and trauma-sensitive techniques helps clients move from simply coping to truly thriving. We’re so excited for the people who will find hope and clarity through her work.
Schedule a Session with Lily Koppen
Lily is now accepting new clients & looks forward to meeting you!
If you’re interested in exploring trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, or somatic approaches to healing, Lily would love to connect.
➡️ Visit our Therapists Page to learn more or schedule a consultation today.
Welcome Lily!
We’re so happy to have you on our team and can’t wait for the Kansas City community to meet you.
