Welcoming Rose Cadden to gokc
Rose Cadden, LMSW
Trauma Therapist & Addiction Recovery Specialist
We’re excited to welcome Rose Cadden to the gokc team.
Rose joins us with advanced training in trauma recovery and addiction counseling, bringing a steady, grounded presence to clients who are ready to move beyond survival mode. For healthcare professionals in the Kansas City metro and for individuals seeking trauma-informed addiction therapy, Rose offers an integrative, body-based approach that aligns beautifully with comprehensive, collaborative care.
If you regularly refer clients navigating substance use, complex trauma, or nervous system dysregulation, Rose is a thoughtful and clinically trained resource you can trust.
And if you’re someone quietly wondering whether your coping strategies are working anymore, you’re in the right place too.
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Addiction Recovery
In clinical settings, we know addiction rarely exists in isolation. Substance use often emerges as an attempt to regulate overwhelming emotions, unresolved trauma, or chronic stress. Rose’s work reflects that understanding.
Certified in Traumatic Stress, Somatic Trauma Therapy, and Addiction Counseling, she approaches addiction recovery not as a behavior to eliminate—but as a signal. A signal that the nervous system has been overloaded for too long.
For Kansas City clients seeking addiction counseling, Rose integrates:
Trauma-informed assessment
Somatic awareness and nervous system regulation
Emotional processing at a safe pace
Development of sustainable coping strategies
Relational repair and attachment-informed care
Her work is especially supportive for adults who are:
Early in recovery and seeking therapy alongside other supports
Questioning their relationship with alcohol or substances
Maintaining sobriety but recognizing unresolved trauma underneath
Navigating relapse and wanting stability without shame
Rose’s clinical lens helps clients understand both the “why” and the “how” of change—why the behavior developed, and how to build new pathways forward.
Specialized Trauma Therapy in Kansas City
Rose’s trauma work is grounded in the understanding that trauma lives in the body as much as in memory. Clients often present with:
Chronic anxiety or hypervigilance
Emotional numbing or dissociation
Shame-based identity beliefs
Relationship instability
Difficulty feeling safe—even when they are
Her somatic trauma therapy approach gently reconnects clients with their bodies in ways that restore regulation and choice. Rather than pushing clients to revisit overwhelming memories before they’re ready, Rose prioritizes safety and pacing.
For healthcare providers in Kansas City, this makes her an excellent referral option for clients who:
Have a history of complex or developmental trauma
Struggle with co-occurring substance use
Feel “stuck” in traditional talk therapy
Need body-based stabilization before deeper trauma processing
Rose’s work complements psychiatric care, primary care treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and other recovery services in the Kansas City metro area.
Who Tends to Thrive in Therapy with Rose
Rose often connects with adults who appear capable and high-functioning on the outside but feel exhausted internally. Many have been managing trauma symptoms or substance use quietly for years.
She’s a strong fit for individuals who:
Use alcohol, cannabis, or other substances to manage anxiety or trauma symptoms
Feel disconnected from their body or emotions
Carry longstanding shame or self-blame
Have done some therapy before and are ready for deeper integration
Want a balanced approach that includes both emotional exploration and practical tools
Her style is warm, collaborative, and authentic. Clients consistently describe feeling genuinely seen rather than analyzed. There’s no performative “fixing” in her sessions—just steady, compassionate work.
A Relational and Somatic Focus
At gokc, we believe healing happens in safe relationships. Rose embodies this philosophy.
Her sessions combine:
Somatic awareness practices
Trauma-informed emotional processing
Nervous system regulation skills
Addiction recovery support
Practical coping strategies clients can use between sessions
She works at a pace that feels sustainable, helping clients develop a felt sense of safety rather than simply understanding concepts cognitively.
This integrative model is particularly effective for clients in addiction recovery who have found that willpower alone doesn’t resolve cravings or triggers. By stabilizing the nervous system and addressing underlying trauma, clients can experience meaningful, long-term shifts.
For Kansas City Healthcare Professionals
We welcome collaboration with:
Primary care providers
Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners
Intensive outpatient and residential treatment programs
Recovery coaches
Case managers
Hospital systems
Other therapists
If you’re seeking a trauma-informed addiction specialist in Kansas City, MO for referral, Rose offers:
Clear communication and coordinated care (with appropriate releases)
Strong boundaries and ethical practice
Evidence-informed, somatic-based trauma treatment
Compassionate support for relapse prevention and recovery maintenance
Her integrative background makes her well-suited for complex cases where trauma and substance use intersect.
We value interdisciplinary relationships and are grateful for the healthcare professionals across Kansas City who prioritize whole-person care.
For Potential Clients in Kansas City & Surrounding Areas
If you’re reading this as someone considering therapy, here’s what you should know:
You don’t have to hit a dramatic rock bottom to seek addiction counseling. You don’t have to have a perfectly organized trauma narrative to begin trauma therapy. You don’t even have to know exactly what’s wrong.
You just have to be willing to start.
Rose works with adults across:
Kansas City, MO
Lee’s Summit, MO
Overland Park, KS
Prairie Village, KS
The greater Kansas City metro
Whether you’re newly sober, questioning your drinking, processing childhood trauma, or simply tired of coping in ways that no longer serve you, therapy can help you build steadiness.
Healing doesn’t mean becoming someone else. It means feeling safe enough to be yourself—without substances running the show and without trauma dictating your reactions.
Why Rose’s Addition Matters at gokc
At gokc, we’re committed to providing specialized, trauma-informed therapy in Kansas City. Adding Rose strengthens our ability to support clients navigating addiction recovery and complex trauma.
Her clinical training, paired with her genuine warmth, allows clients to move beyond symptom management toward sustainable healing. She understands that trauma recovery and addiction recovery are not separate tracks—they are deeply connected processes.
And she meets both with steadiness.
Referrals & Getting Started
Healthcare professionals can contact gokc directly to discuss referrals for trauma therapy or addiction counseling in Kansas City.
Individuals interested in working with Rose can reach out to schedule a consultation. If you’ve been carrying something heavy for a long time, you don’t have to keep doing it alone.
We’re grateful to welcome Rose Cadden to gokc and look forward to the healing work she’ll continue to offer in the Kansas City community.
