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
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Carrie is amazing. I’m so glad to have her help me.
Written on Feb 26, 2026 after therapy with Carrie for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Carrie is exceptional. I have struggled to find a therapist that doesn’t feel like they are reading from a generated script or just saying things they read in school. Carrie is REAL and helps me with my REAL problems. I needed someone who wasn’t too soft and was knowledgeable of my psychiatric diagnoses; she checks those boxes and more. I highly recommend Carrie, and I am so grateful I found her.
Written on Feb 03, 2026 after therapy with Carrie for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Best therapist ever! Truly made me feel like therapy does work and has helped just being there for me every week!
Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Carrie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Carrie has truly been able to teach me the necessary skills to get myself through some extremely difficult times, along with healthy coping skills to use during times like that.
Carrie truly makes it known that you are seen, heard, and most importantly capable of overcoming whatever obstacles you might be facing.
I couldn’t recommend Carrie as a therapist enough, she is one of the best.
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Carrie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Carrie is thoughtful, check's in on her clients and helps me process challenges with expertise and grace.
Written on Jul 27, 2025 after therapy with Carrie for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
The absolute best. Saved my life.
Written on May 13, 2025 after therapy with Carrie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue