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Carrie Kirchner, LPC

DBT-focused counselor helping regulate intense emotions
  • Emotion regulation skills
  • Borderline personality support
  • Strengths-based collaboration

About Carrie Kirchner

Carrie Kirchner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 10 years of clinical experience supporting people through intense emotions and life transitions. She focuses on Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - and works with individuals who struggle to regulate 'big' feelings, offering practical skills to manage stress, anxiety, anger, and mood fluctuations. Her caseload has included substantial work with Borderline Personality Disorder as well as clients navigating bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and relationship or trauma-related concerns.

Carrie approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, recognizing that each person is the expert of their own story and already carries resources to help them move forward. She emphasizes collaboration, teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness while tailoring strategies to each person’s unique needs. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, and Carrie aims to provide steady support and clear tools throughout that process. Her work centers on helping clients build confidence, improve coping, and create more balanced responses to difficult situations.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also Specializes In

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Carrie Kirchner have?

Carrie Kirchner has 10 years of professional experience in clinical work.

Is Carrie Kirchner a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri. License details: MO LPC 2020042190.

In which languages does Carrie Kirchner provide therapy?

Carrie provides therapy in English.

Where is Carrie Kirchner located?

Carrie is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Carrie Kirchner as my therapist?

You can work with Carrie through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Carrie Kirchner work with international clients?

Carrie Kirchner does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Carrie Kirchner cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

DBT and CBT Approaches for Online Emotional Support



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. In practical, goal-focused work, CBT teaches skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and problem-solving obstacles that interfere with daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is particularly helpful for those who experience intense emotions or difficulty managing impulses, offering structured tools to reduce reactivity and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is tailored collaboratively. Carrie Kirchner works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and concerns, then recommends techniques or blends of approaches that fit each person’s needs. The plan can evolve as therapy progresses.

Online therapy provides flexibility to engage in treatment through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while still focusing on practical skill-building and meaningful progress.

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