Christina Gower , LPC

Christina Gower is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. As an LPC she holds a professional license to provide counseling and support to individuals facing a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns. She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, self-esteem difficulties, grief, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, and concerns affecting LGBT clients, among other challenges including attachment issues, codependency, caregiver stress, family problems, and first responder issues.

Her therapeutic manner is warm, interactive, and non-judgmental, and she uses an eclectic, person-focused approach to meet each client where they are. Christina draws on proven methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness practices to tailor treatment plans to individual needs. She emphasizes collaboration and respect, crafting practical strategies to help people cope with both acute stress and longer-term difficulties. Christina recognizes the courage it takes to pursue change and offers compassionate, individualized support throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christina uses several evidence-informed approaches to support clients remotely. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and practice small, committed steps toward a meaningful life even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the relationships between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and helps clients develop practical skills to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be helpful for mood instability, anger, and coping under stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christina collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to the individual rather than relying on a single method.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and access from home through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to integrate therapy into a busy life, while enabling regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists who can support skill-building and coping strategies.