I am licensed in Missouri with 9 years of professional work experience. I specialize in DBT-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I help clients who struggle with “BIG” emotions and find it hard to regulate them. Most of my experience is with Borderline Personality Disorder as well as those who may struggle with stress, anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem-confidence, & bipolar disorder. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
MO LPC 2020042190
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Carrie Kirchner. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Carrie is incredibly empathetic, helpful, and supportive. She will listen to you and work with you to help you achieve your goals by using both Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). She will provide clients with resources, skills, and anything else that will help them.
Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with Carrie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and bipolar disorder
Carrie had truly helped me through the darkest time of my life. She has always been supportive of me and been my personal cheerleader. Meeting Carrie truly changed my life for the better.
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Carrie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Very down to earth and easy to talk to.
Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with Carrie for 3 weeks on issues concerning self esteem
She's very understanding, and helpful
Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Carrie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem