Christina Gower, LPC
Midlife-focused counselor for life transitions
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- Warm and interactive
- Evidence-based methods
- Practical skill building
About Christina
Christina Gower is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar symptoms, and midlife concerns. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, ADHD, low self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, and compassion fatigue. Christina offers a calm, respectful approach for people navigating big life changes and emotional overwhelm.
She keeps sessions warm and interactive. Conversation is nonjudgmental and focused on practical steps people can use between meetings. Christina adapts her approach to each person instead of using a single fixed method. That means treatment plans are shaped around what a person needs and wants to work on.
Christina draws on evidence-based tools such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and mindfulness practices. She has eight years of experience as an LPC and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Those experiences inform how she helps people manage crises and longer-term struggles.
In session she blends skill teaching with listening and problem-solving. Clients can expect to practice coping skills, identify unhelpful patterns, and set small, achievable goals. The pace is collaborative, with room to adjust as needs change.
People who want to begin are invited to describe their main concern and goals. Christina focuses on realistic steps so people leave sessions with something to try before the next meeting.
She keeps sessions warm and interactive. Conversation is nonjudgmental and focused on practical steps people can use between meetings. Christina adapts her approach to each person instead of using a single fixed method. That means treatment plans are shaped around what a person needs and wants to work on.
Christina draws on evidence-based tools such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and mindfulness practices. She has eight years of experience as an LPC and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Those experiences inform how she helps people manage crises and longer-term struggles.
In session she blends skill teaching with listening and problem-solving. Clients can expect to practice coping skills, identify unhelpful patterns, and set small, achievable goals. The pace is collaborative, with room to adjust as needs change.
People who want to begin are invited to describe their main concern and goals. Christina focuses on realistic steps so people leave sessions with something to try before the next meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
How Christina’s approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with stress, depression, and life transitions by shifting attention toward what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, sleeping problems, mood symptoms, and managing daily routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers clear skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness; it can be helpful for anger, mood instability, and high stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christina will work with each person to identify goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. If something doesn’t help, she adjusts the plan so sessions stay practical and focused on what the person wants to accomplish.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins between in-person visits, or offering sessions from different settings. Many people find that remote sessions help maintain continuity of care during life changes and make it simpler to practice skills in daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Christina help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, and midlife adjustments among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on practical skills, honest conversation, and individualized plans.
What is her professional background?
Christina has eight years of experience as an LPC and has provided care in both inpatient psychiatric and outpatient settings.
Where is Christina licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri, listed with the credential LPC.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Christina?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.