Christina Gower , LPC

Christina Gower is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. As an LPC, she holds a credential that authorizes her to provide professional counseling services and to support clients through a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, as well as challenges related to LGBT identity, coping with life changes, and caregiver or first responder stress. Christina also attends to attachment and abandonment concerns, personality-related difficulties, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, and other family and relational issues.

Christina’s therapeutic approach is warm, interactive, and non-judgmental. She draws from several evidence-based methods to tailor treatment to each person’s needs rather than using a single uniform approach. Clients can expect collaborative care focused on realistic goals, practical skills, and compassionate support throughout the process. She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek change and aims to be a steady partner in clients’ journeys toward greater resilience and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Christina integrates several practical, evidence-based approaches to support clients in online therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult emotions, and take meaningful action toward a more fulfilling life - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and adjustment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it provides practical tools for managing depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills, which can help with intense emotions, relationship challenges, and self-management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Christina collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life context, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps shape a personalized plan rather than relying on a single fixed method.

Online therapy with Christina is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase convenience and access. These formats allow clients to engage in care from home or other settings, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of support when life is unpredictable. Licensed professionals can effectively deliver these approaches through remote sessions while focusing on practical skills and meaningful change.