Dr. Stephen Lower

737-351-3305

“I do all types of therapy here at my home office or will come to you. ” ~ Dr. Stephen Lower

737-351-3305 * [email protected]

PhD Psychology work:
marriage counseling, Drug addiction, Anxiety, anger management,
Family Counseling, addiction issues,
teenage counseling.

FaceTime, WhatsApp, and Zoom Accessible.

About us

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Dr Lower offers innovative therapeutic solutions for children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly seeking to optimize their functioning. Our therapy goals are based on improving emotional well-being and enhancing cognitive and behavioral self-regulation .Dr Lower provides a number of different modalities of therapy to try to assist patients and their family members in reducing symptom severity, frequency, and duration.

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT THERAPY

In working with children and adolescents, Dr Lower believes that it is paramount to address the emotional, behavioral, and cognitive areas in which the child may be struggling. Often in the case of childhood behavioral disorders, there is a significant amount of hyperactivity, impulse tivity, or aggression. Disruptive behavior often gets the attention of teachers in the classroom, and defiance at home creates frustration within the family system. Other children struggle with low self-esteem, sadness, and anxiety. Many childhood disorders are complicated by developmental delays stemming from birth trauma and or chronic developmental disorders. Genetic vulnerabilities within family systems are evaluated to ensure supportive treatment for all areas needing attention. Therapies are directed to help improve the child’s sense of self concept and self esteem while also helping the child to develop improved self-regulation over mood and behavior. Therapy additionally often includes family interventions to assist in improving the consistency of parenting. When children receive inconsistent messages from parents, or if there are dysfunctional dynamics within the family system or home environment, then the child’s behavior often becomes more disruptive. Dr Lower additionally works to help improve the family system so that communication and conflict resolution at all levels of the family system are healthy. Therapy is designed to help the child develop effective affective identification and expression as s/he works toward improved behavior modification.

FAMILY SYSTEMS THERAPY

Dr Lower believes that many issues are best addressed within the context of improving the family system. Often patterns of communication difficulties or poor conflict resolution strategies complicate presenting symptoms for an individual within the family. Many families today are facing significant stress, with numerous obligations and activities. Juggling responsibilities of both work and family life, many parents are stretched too thin. Time within the family is often limited to time in the car, going to school or sports activities, or doing homework. Dr Lower’s Family Systems Therapy works to help restore a healthy balance within the family in which all members are able to support and empathize with one another. Parenting strategies are offered to optimize communication, discipline, behavior modification, and expressions of love and support. Family Therapy is also ideal to help solve marital conflict and tension within a family system.

ADULT PSYCHOTHERAPY

Individual psychotherapy is designed to assist patients in addressing the psychological issues which are impacting them. Many patients struggle with high levels of stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma are quite prevalent. Relational difficulties often stem from unresolved issues from the past. Adult psychotherapy often includes effective coping and stress management techniques to assess people who are juggling work and family responsibilities. Dr Lower also offers family and marital therapy to adults who strive to improve the quality of their significant relationships with others. Improving the family system dynamics and reducing unhealthy conflicts can have a significant improvement on individual presenting symptoms.

HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS

Dr Lower additionally offers effective mind- body strategies to optimize health and well-being for patients dealing with chronic medical difficulties. Research has shown that many psychological factors can impede upon our overall physical health and wellness. Symptoms of insomnia, headache, hypertension, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcers and gastrointestinal distress, migraines, asthma, and coronary heart disease have all been linked to stress. As we help improve a healthy mind-body connection, we minimize the psychological factors exacerbating medical conditions. Patients who address the cognitive, emotional, behavioral and interpersonal factors contributing to their medical condition often find that they are more successful in meeting their wellness goals. This holistic mind-body approach is critical for ensuring optimal psychological and physical well-being.

DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY

Dr Lower offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy to assist patients in healing the shattered self concept that accompanies many cases of personality disorders. Trauma disrupts the formation of healthy and positive self-concept and approach toward others. This structured therapy provides many helpful tools for shifting interpersonal functioning toward a more adaptive state. Issues of trust, anger, and dependency are able to improve as past issues of connected trauma are resolved. Here anger management and trust issues with partners, friends and children is dealt with effectively.

Dr. Stephen Lower

Dr Stephen Lower holds three degrees Undergraduate Kinesiology, Masters in English And PhD In Psychology. His wide range of life experiences helps him assess and deal with many types of life’s difficulties effectively.
From Children to teenagers, adults and the elderly his diversity offers extremely effective treatment.       

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“Dr. Stephen Lower was incredibly helpful with me getting back on track with my life after Divorce and embracing single parenting.”

James Edwards

Father of 3