I’m Philip A. Bower, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Philip A Bower, LICSW, a gay veteran-owned psychotherapy practice. I provide telehealth therapy for adults from early adulthood through later life in Massachusetts, Maine, and Washington.
I specialize in anxiety, LGBTQIA+ concerns, men’s mental health, trauma, depression, identity exploration, and life transitions. I also work with clients navigating sexual identity, polyamory, kink, geek culture, spiritual exploration, stress, shame, relationship challenges, and the pressure of living in roles that no longer fit.
My approach is evidence-based, holistic, affirming, and human. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (M-CBT), mindfulness, self-compassion mindfulness, and polyvagal-informed techniques. I tailor therapy to each person’s needs, goals, and lived experience rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
I believe therapy can help with both symptom relief and deeper change. That may mean reducing anxiety, improving coping skills, processing trauma, building self-understanding, strengthening relationships, or moving toward a life that feels more authentic, self-defined, and whole.
I aim to offer therapy that feels grounded, thoughtful, and real. You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin. If you are looking for affirming, trauma-informed therapy that makes room for complexity and helps you move toward the person you want to become, I may be a good fit.