Christina Gower, LPC

Christina Gower is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns. She also supports those facing grief, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, and challenges tied to identity such as LGBT concerns. Christina approaches work with warmth and respect, aiming to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.

She brings eight years of experience in counseling and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Christina uses a mix of methods rather than a single fixed approach. That allows her to match techniques to what each person needs in the moment.

Sessions tend to be interactive and non-judgmental. She listens closely and tailors a plan so goals are clear and realistic. Clients can expect practical skill-building for day-to-day habits and thinking patterns, alongside space to process painful experiences.

Christina draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, mindfulness, and client-centered methods. She focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape how people cope. Her style aims to balance compassion with helpful strategies for change.

If someone is feeling overwhelmed by life changes, chronic stress, mood swings, or trauma memories, she works to break problems into manageable steps. Christina encourages collaboration so people feel involved in their own care and progress.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It focuses less on changing every thought and more on living a meaningful life despite difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, behaviors, and mood, and teaches step-by-step skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication for people with intense mood swings or strong reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christina will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what helps most, so the plan can change as progress is made.

The original biography did not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy days, keeping regular check-ins, and practicing skills between meetings. Talk with the therapist about scheduling, session length, and how to make sessions fit into everyday life so therapy feels manageable and useful.