Carrie Kirchner

Empowering skills for emotional balance

LPC Missouri

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Carrie

Carrie Kirchner is a licensed professional counselor in Missouri who works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, mood concerns, trauma, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and challenges with self-esteem.

Background and approach

She draws on a decade of clinical experience to help clients navigate intense emotions, cope with life changes, and rebuild a sense of purpose and connection. Carrie emphasizes clients' strengths and treats them as experts in their own stories while offering structured support tailored to each person's needs.

Her practice integrates cognitive behavioral techniques alongside dialectical behavior therapy strategies to address both thought patterns and emotion regulation skills. Carrie has focused experience supporting people with bipolar disorder and those who have struggled with difficulties related to abandonment, attachment, dissociation, and other complex life stressors.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process, helping clients develop practical skills for managing impulses, reducing shame, and improving relationships while working toward clearer goals and greater emotional balance.

CBT and DBT skills for online care

Carrie uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy approaches to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and developing actionable coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help people manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive reactions.

Finding the right approach tends to be a collaborative process. Carrie will work with each client to determine whether CBT, DBT, or a blend of both best matches their goals, symptoms, and daily life. Together they set pragmatic goals and adjust strategies as progress unfolds so treatment reflects the client's priorities and preferences.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make attending appointments more flexible around work, family, and travel. These formats allow continuity of care across varying schedules and provide multiple ways to practice skills between sessions, making it easier to apply new tools in everyday situations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Carrie works with stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also addresses a range of related topics such as attachment issues, body image, and isolation.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

The approach blends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to target unhelpful thinking and build emotion regulation and coping skills. Therapy is collaborative and skill-focused while honoring the client's perspective.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Carrie brings 10 years of professional experience working with people navigating intense emotions and complex mood-related concerns. That experience informs a practical, skills-based style of work.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?

She is an LPC with the license number MO LPC 2020042190 and practices in Missouri.

Are services available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse Coping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English