- Emotion regulation skills
- CBT and DBT approaches
- Ten years experience
About Carrie
Carrie Kirchner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri who helps people facing strong emotions and overwhelming anxiety. She focuses on practical tools that people can use between sessions. Carrie writes in a direct, supportive way and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
Carrie has about ten years of professional experience. She commonly helps people who struggle with stress, panic, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, attachment and abandonment concerns, relationship strain, and issues like isolation, impulsivity, and body image.
Her work emphasizes emotion regulation and skills practice. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, to help people notice intense feelings and respond differently. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes that can make daily life easier.
Carrie believes clients know their own story and brings a collaborative tone to sessions. She helps people build skills for handling panic, anger, and big shifts in mood. The goal is steady, usable change rather than quick fixes.
People in Missouri who prefer clear steps and concrete strategies may find her approach practical. Sessions are offered in English and reflect her decade of experience supporting people through intense emotions and life changes.
CBT and DBT approaches for online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on noticing thought patterns that keep anxiety and panic going. It breaks those patterns into manageable steps and tests small behavior changes to see what helps reduce worry and avoidance.DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and skills for managing intense feelings. It is often used when strong emotions lead to impulsive reactions or relationship struggles and gives concrete tools to practice during daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Carrie will collaborate with each person to decide which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set small goals and adjust methods as progress is made.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and support consistent skills practice between meetings. It can also let someone pick a quieter time for a shorter check-in or choose a session type that works with their bandwidth and daily routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
Carrie works with stress, anxiety, panic and strong emotions. She also helps with depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and life changes among other issues.
What is her approach to therapy?
She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions emphasize skills practice and small, practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience supporting people with intense emotions, anxiety, and related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
Carrie holds an LPC credential in Missouri and practices in that state.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.