Jessica Gower, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Portrait Health Centers
Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.
Bio
Specialties: ADHD, Academic Underachievement, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Addiction, Adoption, Antisocial Personality, Behavioral Issues, Borderline Personality, Chronic Pain, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping Skills, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Emotional Disturbance, Gambling, Codependency, Communication Skills, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorders, Grief and Loss, Infertility, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, Life Coaching, Marital and Premarital, Life Coaching, Narcissistic Personality, Obesity, Obsessive Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Addiction, Suicidal Ideation, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Family Conflict, Trauma and PTSD, Teen Violence, Transgender, Sexual Abuse, Weight Loss, Women’s Issues, Anger and Stress Management, Personality Disorders, Adolescent, Adult, Individual Therapy
I have been a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor for about 8 years and I truly love what I do. I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from Wayland Baptist University in 2010 and my Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences with a minor in Addiction and Recovery Studies from Texas Tech University in 2007. I have worked in the residential substance abuse, psychiatric inpatient, outpatient group therapy and individual therapy setting.
My goal in therapy is to meet you where you are and to walk with you through any of life's struggles. We don't have to walk this life alone! I would describe my style as kind, caring, nonjudgmental and honest. I want to create an environment where my clients feel safe and heard, where we can lay the groundwork to create lasting change. My approach is collaborative and I work with my clients to come up with a plan of action together. I enjoy using Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Person Centered Therapy depending on my client’s individual needs.
I grew up on a farm in a small rural community and now enjoy living in the big city. I am a lover of reading, crochet, DIY, the outdoors and my two fur babies: a shorkie named Shine and a weimaraner named Wylie.
License:67111
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Hypnotherapy
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Addiction
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Learning Disabilities
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Adolescents
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Adoption
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Life Transitions
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Anger Management
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Loneliness
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Marriage Counseling
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Asperger's Syndrome
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Men's Issues
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Neuropsychological Evaluation / Testing
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Bicultural Difficulties
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Body Image Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Caregiver Issues
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Pet Therapy
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Children's Counseling
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Play Therapy
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Chronic Illness
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Couples
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Premarital Counseling
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Depression
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Problem Gambling
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Divorce
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Psychoanalysis
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Domestic Violence
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Psychological Evaluation / Testing
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Eating Disorders
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Psychopharmacology
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Educational Therapy
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Relationship Issues
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EMDR
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Religious Counseling
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Family Conflict
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Gender Identity / Transgenderism
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Gifted / Talented Issues
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Stress Management
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Grief and Loss
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Trauma and PTSD
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Group Therapy
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Women's Issues
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Herpes and STD Counseling
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
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