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Jason Bowers

Jason Bowers, LMSW, LSCSW

Licensed clinical social worker - Anxiety and relationships

Missouri

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Credentials
LMSW, LSCSW
License
LCSW, Missouri / 2017018004; LMSW, Michigan / 6801106637; LSCSW, Kansas / LSCSW 06241
NPI
1346627940
Experience
13 years
Languages
English
Location
Missouri
  • CBT methods
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Christian counseling

About Jason

Jason Bowers is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) with 13 years of experience practicing as a clinical social worker. He lists social anxiety and phobia among the concerns he addresses, along with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and grief. He also notes work with trauma, abuse, and substance-related concerns.

He uses practical, dialog-based sessions that focus on what a person is living with right now. Sessions often include work on thoughts and behaviors, emotion regulation, and skills people can use between visits. He offers Christian counseling when clients prefer a faith-based perspective and brings a background in theological studies to that option.

His approach draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. He also uses dialectical behavior components to help manage intense emotions and mindfulness to increase present-moment awareness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas appear in his work to help clarify values and steady action.

Jason describes himself as respectful and nonjudgmental in sessions and avoids stigmatizing labels. He has experience supporting people after physical trauma or emotional abuse and has worked with clients facing OCD and PTSD symptoms. Clinical work also covers life transitions, parenting concerns, career stress, and relationship struggles.

Sessions aim to blend practical methods with conversational guidance. Clients can expect concrete strategies, check-ins on progress, and adjustments to the focus as goals evolve. For people who want faith-informed counseling, he integrates those perspectives into therapy when requested.

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Jason commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach breaks problems into clear steps and teaches practical strategies for daily life. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult feelings remain. Mindfulness methods are used to build present-moment awareness and to support stress and emotion regulation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and preferences and adapt methods over time. Clients can expect the plan to change if something isn’t helping or if priorities shift.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - shorter check-ins can work during a break, and video or phone sessions can reduce travel time. Practical benefits include keeping momentum between appointments through focused skill practice and flexible scheduling that better fits everyday responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

Missouri, Michigan, Kansas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He lists stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and related concerns such as body image and attachment issues.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are dialog-based and interactive with an emphasis on practical strategies and skills. He avoids labeling and keeps sessions focused on present problems and progress.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 13 years of experience working as a clinical social worker and psychotherapist.

What are his credentials and location?

He holds LMSW and LSCSW credentials and practices in Missouri.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

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

What session formats are used?

The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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Jason BowersLMSW, LSCSW

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