Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Carlisle works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCMFT
- Licensed in
- Kansas
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Carlisle
Carlisle Bergquist is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist with 35 years of experience. He practices from a person-centered perspective and focuses on helping people who struggle with anger, relationships, stress, anxiety, addiction, and related concerns. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk honestly about what is hard.
Sessions aim to build trust, increase self-understanding, and restore confidence. Carlisle adapts the pace to each person and listens first, then offers practical steps to help move forward.
Background and approach
Mindfulness techniques are part of his work when helpful. These simple practices help people notice reactions and manage strong feelings in the moment. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify goals and strengthen motivation for change when someone feels stuck.
Carlisle has worked in varied settings, including schools and a maximum security jail, and has returned to practice in Kansas. That background informs his calm, grounded approach when people bring difficult histories or behavioral challenges into sessions. He respects each person’s beliefs and life story and focuses on realistic next steps.
People who choose him can expect steady listening, straightforward guidance, and an emphasis on what can be done between sessions to reduce anger, improve sleep, or rebuild trust. Starting therapy is a practical decision. Carlisle aims to make the process simple - getting matched, setting goals, and taking small consistent steps toward better coping and connection.
What Carlisle works with
Everything Carlisle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Carlisle's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Codependency
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Somatization
Approaches Carlisle lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful, nonjudgmental listening and helping people feel heard. It is useful for anger, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and when someone needs a steady space to sort feelings.Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention practices to increase awareness of thoughts and bodily reactions. These techniques help reduce reactivity, manage stress, and improve sleep by teaching short in-the-moment skills.
Motivational Interviewing helps clarify what matters to someone and strengthens their willingness to change. It can be useful when motivation fluctuates around habits, addictions, or making difficult life shifts.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative step helps set clear goals and practical actions to try between sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a short break at work. Live chat and messaging allow quick check-ins or ongoing support when writing feels easier than speaking. These options provide flexibility so therapy can fit into everyday life.
Questions people ask about Carlisle
What kinds of concerns does Carlisle address?
He helps people with anger, relationship and family issues, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and related concerns listed in his specialty areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His work is primarily client-centered, with mindfulness and motivational interviewing used as helpful tools. Sessions focus on listening, building trust, and practical steps for change.
How long has he been practicing?
Carlisle brings 35 years of professional experience as a clinical marriage and family therapist, including work in schools and a maximum security jail.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist (LCMFT) in Kansas and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients as noted.
What online session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.