Carrie Kirchner , LPC

Carrie Kirchner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 10 years of professional experience. She brings a DBT-informed approach to therapy, focusing on helping people manage intense emotions and build practical skills for daily life. Her clinical experience includes working extensively with individuals who struggle to regulate ‘‘big’’ emotions, and she has particular experience supporting people with Borderline Personality Disorder as well as those facing stress, anxiety, anger management, motivation challenges, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and bipolar disorder.

Carrie frames clients as the experts of their own stories and highlights the strengths people already possess as tools for change. She uses structured strategies alongside validation to help clients identify patterns, develop coping skills, and practice new ways of responding to difficult feelings and situations. Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, she offers steady support throughout the process of pursuing a more fulfilling and balanced life.

As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she provides clinical guidance grounded in evidence-informed techniques and a collaborative therapeutic stance, partnering with clients to set goals and tailor interventions to each personâs needs.

CBT and DBT Approaches Delivered Online

Carrie Kirchner uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In plain terms, CBT teaches practical ways to notice thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or stress and then practice alternative responses that lead to different emotional outcomes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. DBT is useful for people who experience intense emotions or have difficulty managing impulses, offering concrete strategies to respond more effectively to challenging situations.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Carrie works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and tailors interventions accordingly. Together they explore which techniques fit best and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Carrie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional while accommodating work, family, and other commitments.