Christina Gower

Compassionate, practical therapy for complex concerns

LPC Missouri

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Christina

Christina Gower is an LPC based in Missouri who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, ADHD, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She also provides attention to issues such as attachment and abandonment, personality-related concerns, codependency, communication problems, caregiver stress, and a variety of mood and dissociative difficulties. With eight years of professional experience, she brings focused clinical care to each person she sees.

Her approach blends practical skill-building with a warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental manner. Christina draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to tailor treatment to individual needs.

She aims to co-create plans that fit a person’s goals rather than applying a single method across the board. Christina emphasizes respect and compassion in the therapeutic relationship and works collaboratively to help clients find sustainable strategies for distress, regulation, and day-to-day functioning.

Her practice is oriented toward meeting people where they are and adjusting care based on each person’s circumstances and progress.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Christina integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood-related symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes building psychological flexibility by clarifying values and practicing acceptance-based strategies, which can be useful for managing grief, chronic stress, and ongoing emotional challenges.

She approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that selecting the right methods is part of the therapeutic process. Clients and therapist work together to choose and adapt techniques based on individual goals, preferences, and responses to treatment rather than following a fixed protocol from the outset.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, support consistent attendance, and allow people to access licensed professional care from their own locations while focusing on skill-building, emotional regulation, and real-world application of therapeutic tools.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christina commonly address?

She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes, along with related areas such as attachment and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, using a blend of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness to tailor treatment to individual needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Christina has eight years of experience working in the mental health field, which informs her flexible and skill-focused approach to care.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with license MO LPC 2015012898.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin therapy with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

LGBTGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

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 OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobias Post-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

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English