Therapist profile
Christina Gower, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Trauma
Continue with ChristinaWhere Christina stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Missouri / 2015012898
- NPI
- 1023414133
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Christina
Christina Gower is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and challenges tied to trauma and abuse. Christina also works with those dealing with codependency, communication struggles, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, manageable steps toward clearer thinking and better coping. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are used to help reduce reactivity and increase daily functioning.
Christina has experience in both inpatient psychiatric settings and outpatient care. That background informs how she supports people who are in acute stress as well as those managing long-term mood or personality-related concerns. She emphasizes teaching tools people can use between sessions to handle intense emotions and difficult situations.
In sessions, Christina keeps the focus on what matters most to the client. She listens, offers concrete behavioral strategies, and practices skills with clients in the moment. Her work aims to help people build clearer boundaries, regain a sense of agency, and manage overwhelming feelings one step at a time.
She conducts work in English and practices in Missouri as an LPC. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing hard thoughts and feelings and choosing actions that match personal values. It helps when avoidance or overthinking gets in the way of living. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and practicing different, more helpful responses. That work is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and codependency patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication in high-stress moments.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Christina will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals and what feels practical. That means trying tools in session and adjusting the plan as needed so the skills actually get used in daily life.
The practical benefits of remote sessions are about fitting therapy into a busy schedule and practicing skills in everyday routines. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Many people find remote work reduces travel time, makes it easier to schedule brief check-ins, and lets them apply skills between sessions while still getting therapist guidance. Licensed professionals can help tailor pacing and homework to what works in a person's regular life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep issues, ADHD, and related concerns like codependency and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is interactive and practical, with a focus on teaching skills and practicing them in session to handle emotions and daily situations.
What is her clinical background?
She has 8 years of experience and has worked in both inpatient psychiatric settings and outpatient care, supporting people in acute stress and those with long-term mood concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri, listed as MO LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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