LPC

Carrie Kirchner, LPC

Experience10 years
LocationMissouri
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Anger
Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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About Carrie

Carrie Kirchner is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who works with people managing intense emotions, mood challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With 10 years of clinical experience, she focuses on helping clients who face stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. Carrie emphasizes clients' strengths and collaborates with them to build practical skills for managing difficult feelings and improving day-to-day functioning.

Her work often centers on emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and coping strategies drawn from evidence-informed methods. She brings specific attention to issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, impulsivity, isolation, and problems with self-esteem and body image.

Carrie frames therapy as a courageous step and aims to support clients through measurable, skill-based change while honoring each person's knowledge of their own story.

Online approaches for building emotion regulation and coping skills

CBT is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through structured techniques like behavioral experiments and skills practice, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help people manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive responses.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to understand their goals, symptom patterns, and personal preferences and then tailor techniques from CBT and DBT to fit the individual. This collaborative exploration helps ensure that the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not feasible. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work effectively across these formats.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Carrie commonly address?

Carrie works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship and trauma-related issues, and ADHD. She also supports clients facing challenges like abandonment, attachment issues, impulsivity, and low self-esteem.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

Sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach practical skills for coping, emotion regulation, and changing unhelpful thinking patterns. Techniques are selected to match each client's goals.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Carrie has ten years of professional experience providing mental health care. That background informs her skill-focused approach to working with intense emotions and mood-related concerns.

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

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri, license number MO LPC 2020042190, and practices from that state.

Can someone who speaks another language work with this therapist?

Sessions are conducted in English. She is not listed as providing services in other languages.

Are international clients accepted for therapy?

International clients are not currently accepted. Availability is focused on those who can engage with services while she practices in Missouri.

What session formats are available for online work?

Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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 / loneliness Life 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