Therapist profile
Jason Bowers, LMSW, LSCSW
Licensed social worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Jason
Jason Bowers is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) with 13 years of clinical experience. He practices in Missouri and has worked with adults facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
He uses straightforward talk and active listening during sessions. He draws on cognitive and behavioral methods, dialectical behavior ideas, acceptance and commitment strategies, and mindfulness techniques. He also offers Christian counseling when clients ask for faith-informed support.
In sessions he helps people sort priorities, learn practical coping skills, and make plans to change patterns that cause pain. He often focuses on communication habits, boundaries, and problem-solving around daily life stressors. He also addresses complicated grief, trauma responses, and problems that involve sleep or eating concerns.
Before becoming a clinician he completed graduate study, including a masters degree in theological studies. That background informs how he works with clients who want spiritual or values-based perspectives alongside clinical approaches. He uses what fits a person's situation rather than a single method.
Jason aims for clear next steps after each meeting. People who want direct feedback, skill-building, and a mix of practical tools and reflective talk may find his style useful. He encourages clients to notice small changes and build on them between appointments.
How sessions work
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting locked into them, and then choose actions that match their values. This can be useful when someone wants to move past avoidance or find clearer direction in parenting and relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that maintain anxiety or depression and testing new behaviors to change those patterns. It is practical for sleep and eating issues, worry, and day-to-day coping skills.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first based on problems, goals, and preferences. That might mean practicing a new skill one week and reflecting on values the next.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy home life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. Some formats require less bandwidth or do not need video, which can help if someone prefers a shorter check-in or less focus on being on camera.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Michigan, Kansas
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and related issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are interactive and direct, using talk therapy plus skills practice from cognitive, dialectical, mindfulness, and acceptance-based approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with a wide range of mental health and life problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LMSW and LSCSW credentials and practices in Missouri.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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