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Carrie Kirchner, LPC

DBT-focused LPC supporting emotion regulation
  • DBT and CBT
  • Emotion regulation skills
  • Bipolar and depression support

About Carrie Kirchner

Carrie Kirchner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 10 years of clinical experience. She specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - and focuses on helping people who experience very intense emotions and difficulty regulating them. Her work often involves supporting individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder as well as those managing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder.

Carrie approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and brings strengths that can be used to navigate life’s challenges. She emphasizes practical skills for emotion regulation, building self-confidence, and improving relationships, tailoring interventions to the unique needs of each client. Her background includes attention to issues like attachment and abandonment, impulsivity, dissociation, and coping with major life changes.

Seeking change can take courage, and Carrie aims to provide steady, collaborative support throughout that process. She works to create a therapeutic space where clients can identify goals, practice new coping strategies, and move toward a more fulfilling, balanced life.

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.

Is Carrie Kirchner a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and is licensed in Missouri (MO LPC 2020042190).

In which languages does Carrie Kirchner provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Carrie Kirchner located?

She is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Carrie Kirchner as my therapist?

You can work with Carrie Kirchner 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 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.

CBT and DBT in Online Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. In practice it offers structured techniques to manage anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching skills for reframing thoughts and testing new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - focuses on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. DBT is especially useful for people who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or unstable relationships, and it emphasizes practical tools to navigate strong feelings.



Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Carrie collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on both CBT and DBT techniques and tailors recommendations so therapy aligns with what each person hopes to achieve.



Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals. Sessions may take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing work to continue around schedules, mobility, and geographic limits. For many people this adaptability makes it easier to engage consistently in therapy and practice new skills between sessions.

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