Christina Gower , LPC

Christina Gower is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a state-recognized credential for clinicians who provide counseling and psychotherapy. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and bipolar mood concerns, grief, sleep disturbances, ADHD, low self-esteem, anger, and other challenges such as compassion fatigue and coping with life changes.

Drawing on training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and a blend of approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy, she tailors interventions to each person rather than relying on a single method. Her work also addresses relationship and attachment issues, caregiver stress, first responder concerns, and personality-related difficulties when they affect daily functioning.

Her style is warm, interactive, and non-judgmental, emphasizing respect and compassion while helping clients develop practical skills for emotion regulation, communication, and coping. Treatment plans are individualized to reflect a client’s goals and preferences, with an emphasis on collaboration and steady support as people navigate both acute stressors and longer-term challenges.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Skill Building

Christina integrates several evidence-informed methods that translate well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and difficulties coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering practical skills for managing intense emotions, anger, and mood instability. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore identity, build self-esteem, and process grief at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christina works collaboratively to tailor methods based on each person’s goals, preferences, and the specific concerns they bring, adjusting strategies over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy provides flexibility in how care is delivered - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit consistent support into a busy life. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, practice strategies in real time, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not feasible.