Rachel Jaggard, LPC, LCPC
Identity, Relationships & Meaning-Making Therapist in Kansas City, MO
You're questioning your place in this world —
and you deserve space to figure it out.
Maybe you've been living by a script that never quite fit — relationships, identities, or expectations that looked right on the outside but felt hollow or wrong on the inside. Maybe you're starting to question things you were never supposed to question: your sexuality, your relationship structure, your values, your sense of purpose.
Maybe you're not in crisis, exactly — you're just carrying a low-level dread about the state of the world, a sense that things feel meaningless, or a grief for a future that keeps feeling more uncertain. Climate anxiety is real. Doomerism is real. And so is the exhaustion of trying to stay hopeful anyway.
Whatever brought you here — whether it's identity, relationships, meaning, or all of the above — you deserve a space that is genuinely safe, non-judgmental, and built for exactly the kind of questions you're asking.
Rachel is that space.
Rachel Jaggard is an experienced therapist at gokc Healing Center in Kansas City with nearly a decade of practice. She specializes in identity exploration, relationships outside traditional structures, sexuality, and existential concerns — offering a safe, inclusive, and deeply human approach to therapy for adults throughout the KC metro.
Who Rachel Works With
You might be a great fit if you:
- Are questioning your sexual orientation — including exploring compulsory heterosexuality or what attraction really means for you
- Identify as asexual or aromantic and want a therapist who actually understands your experience
- Are navigating polyamory, consensual non-monogamy (CNM), or open relationships — whether new to it or working through challenges within it
- Are experiencing climate anxiety, doomerism, or existential dread about the future of the world
- Are exploring your identity, values, or sense of meaning and need space to think out loud without judgment
- Are struggling with complicated relationships — family, romantic, or otherwise
- Want to work through anxiety or depression with a therapist who takes your whole context seriously
- Are processing trauma using EMDR with an experienced, trauma-informed clinician
- Care about social justice and want a therapist whose values align with yours
- Simply want to live a more meaningful and joyful life — and aren't sure yet what that looks like
Rachel works with adults 18 and up throughout the Kansas City metro — including clients in Brookside, Waldo, Midtown, Westport, the Plaza, Overland Park, Prairie Village, and surrounding areas — and via telehealth across Missouri and Kansas.
Related services at gokcSpecialty Areas
Rachel brings nearly a decade of clinical experience to some of the most underserved therapy needs in Kansas City. These aren't areas she dabbles in — they're the heart of her work.
Compulsory Heterosexuality & Sexual Identity Therapy
Compulsory heterosexuality — the social assumption that everyone is straight until proven otherwise — can make it incredibly difficult to recognize, trust, or act on your own desires and identity. If you're questioning whether your attraction to men is genuine or conditioned, or exploring what your sexuality actually is underneath the scripts you were handed, Rachel offers a thoughtful, non-pressured space to work through it at your own pace.
Asexual & Aromantic-Affirming Therapy in Kansas City
Asexuality and aromanticism are still widely misunderstood — even in therapy spaces that claim to be affirming. Rachel genuinely understands the ace and aro spectrum and offers a space where your identity doesn't need to be explained, defended, or treated as a problem to solve. Whether you're newly exploring these labels or have identified this way for years, you're welcome here exactly as you are.
Polyamory, CNM & Ethical Non-Monogamy Therapy
Navigating consensual non-monogamy — whether you're new to it, years in, or working through real challenges within your relationship structure — requires a therapist who isn't going to pathologize your choices or push you toward monogamy. Rachel is CNM-informed and works with individuals navigating the emotional complexity of open relationships, jealousy, communication, boundaries, and identity within non-traditional structures.
Climate Anxiety, Doomerism & Existential Therapy
Climate grief is real. The existential weight of living in a world that feels increasingly uncertain — and the nihilism or doomerism that can follow — is a legitimate mental health concern that most therapists aren't equipped to hold. Rachel takes these concerns seriously, without dismissing them or rushing you toward forced optimism. Together, you'll explore how to stay grounded, find meaning, and live with intention even in the face of deep uncertainty.
What Therapy with Rachel Looks Like
Rachel has been practicing since 2016 and brings a depth of experience that shows up in how she works — grounded, flexible, and genuinely curious about your particular experience of being human.
She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Mindfulness, weaving them together based on what you actually need rather than applying a one-size-fits-all formula. Her approach is rooted in a deep commitment to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion — values that aren't just stated but actively shape how she shows up in every session.
Rachel's practice is a space where you can question, explore, and figure stuff out — without being rushed toward a conclusion or handed someone else's answers. The goal isn't to fix you. It's to help you find your way to the meaningful, joyful life you deserve.
"If you are questioning your place in this world, exploring your identity, searching for meaning, or navigating complicated relationships — therapy can help. My practice provides a safe, respectful, and inclusive space to figure stuff out so you can live the meaningful and joyful life you deserve."
— Rachel
Not sure if Rachel is the right fit? Try the gokc Therapist Match Maker — it takes two minutes and connects you with the right person on our team.
Background & Values
Rachel Jaggard grew up in the Kansas City metro and earned her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Avila University. She has been practicing therapy since 2016, bringing nearly a decade of clinical experience to her work at gokc Healing Center.
Rachel has a deep passion for social justice and is a committed advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion — both inside and outside the therapy room. Her values are not a disclaimer at the bottom of a page; they're front and center in how she practices. In her own words:
Black lives matter. Trans rights are human rights. Abortion is healthcare. Free Palestine. These aren't political positions to Rachel — they're affirmations of her clients' humanity and her own.
When she's not working, Rachel enjoys reading, gardening, playing video games, and spending quality time with her cats. She is part of the gokc team — a Kansas City-based practice rooted in the belief that therapy should be accessible, real, and genuinely helpful. She sees clients in person at gokc's Brookside office and via telehealth throughout Missouri and Kansas.
Fees & Payment Options
Rachel believes financial hardship shouldn't stand in the way of getting help. She offers a sliding scale based on income for clients who need it, and accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance for eligible clients.
Session Fee
$120 per session (private pay)
Income-based sliding scale available. If cost is a barrier, please reach out — Rachel will work with you.
Also listed on Open Path for reduced-fee sessions.
Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) accepted.
Network status depends on your specific policy. Reach out and we'll help you verify your coverage before your first appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is compulsory heterosexuality and can therapy help?
Compulsory heterosexuality (sometimes called "comphet") refers to the social and cultural pressure that assumes and enforces heterosexuality as the default — making it difficult to recognize or trust same-sex or non-heterosexual attraction. Therapy with Rachel offers a non-judgmental space to explore what your attraction and identity actually look like underneath those pressures, at whatever pace feels right for you.
Do you work with asexual and aromantic clients?
Yes — and Rachel is one of the few therapists in Kansas City who genuinely understands the ace and aro spectrum. Asexuality and aromanticism are valid identities, not symptoms. Rachel's practice is a space where you won't be questioned, pathologized, or encouraged to "work on" your identity. You're welcome here exactly as you are.
Is polyamory or CNM-affirming therapy available in Kansas City?
Yes. Rachel is CNM-informed and works with individuals in polyamorous, open, and ethically non-monogamous relationships. She understands the unique dynamics, communication challenges, and emotional complexity involved — and won't steer you toward monogamy or treat your relationship structure as the problem.
Can therapy really help with climate anxiety or doomerism?
Yes. Climate grief, eco-anxiety, and existential dread about the future are real and growing mental health concerns. Rachel takes them seriously as legitimate emotional experiences — not overreactions. Therapy can help you process grief, find grounding, build resilience, and reconnect with meaning and purpose without forcing false positivity.
Do you offer EMDR therapy?
Yes. Rachel is trained in EMDR and uses it as part of her trauma work. EMDR is one of the most effective evidence-based treatments for trauma and PTSD, helping the brain process difficult memories so they lose their emotional charge. Learn more about EMDR therapy at gokc →
Do you offer a sliding scale?
Yes. Rachel offers an income-based sliding scale for clients who need it. She is also listed on Open Path, which connects clients to reduced-fee therapy. Financial hardship shouldn't be a barrier to getting support — reach out and she'll work with you to find something that works.
Do you offer telehealth therapy in Missouri and Kansas?
Yes. Rachel offers online therapy sessions for clients throughout Missouri and Kansas, in addition to in-person appointments at gokc's Brookside office in Kansas City.
How do I know if Rachel is the right therapist for me?
The best way to find out is a brief, free consultation — a low-pressure conversation to see if it feels like a good fit. You can also try the gokc Therapist Match Maker to explore the full team. There's no commitment required.
Ready to Start Figuring It Out?
You don't have to have the answers before you begin. Reach out in whatever way feels most comfortable — call, text, or book online. No pressure, no commitment.
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