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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Carlisle
LCMFT Kansas clinical marriage and family therapist with 35 years of experience, Carlisle Bergquist focuses on relationships, family tensions, intimacy concerns, mood disorders, and stress-related problems. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, sleep problems, and self-esteem issues. Sessions also address LGBT concerns, parenting strain, and career questions.
Bergquist draws mainly on Client-Centered Therapy, with elements of mindfulness work and motivational interviewing. He emphasizes straightforward conversation and steady support. He aims to listen carefully, reflect what he hears, and help people find their own reasons to change.
Before returning to Kansas he practiced in California in a school for troubled children and later in a maximum security jail. That range of settings broadened his experience with intense conflict, crisis situations, and difficult behavior. He has worked with many different disorders and relationship problems over the years.
He studied Transpersonal psychology at John F. Kennedy University and Saybrook Institute in the San Francisco area. Bergquist describes his session work as Rogarian in orientation, which centers on respect and sensitivity in the therapeutic relationship.
Beginning therapy is framed as a practical decision that requires commitment. He views his role as participant, encourager, and witness to the changes a person wants to make. Prospective clients are asked to consider whether his approach fits their needs before scheduling a first session.
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How his approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. It helps when someone needs to be heard clearly and to build confidence in their own decisions. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention to the present moment and simple awareness exercises. It can help with anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and staying grounded during strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing looks for and strengthens a person’s own reasons to change. It is useful for addiction, low motivation, and behavior shifts tied to relationships or health. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaboration helps decide which techniques to use in future sessions. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list particular formats. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to continue work with a licensed professional even if they live outside Kansas.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with?
He works with relationship and family tension, intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, sleep difficulties, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focuses include codependency, divorce, domestic violence, and trauma.
What is his therapy style like?
He practices primarily Client-Centered Therapy and uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques. Sessions emphasize listening, reflection, and helping clients find internal motivation for change.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 35 years of professional work experience, including roles in a school for troubled children and in a maximum security jail. That background informs his work with intense conflict and varied clinical presentations.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) licensed in Kansas and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with people outside the United States?
He accepts international clients. Confirm any time zone or scheduling needs when arranging sessions.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing should be checked during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That sequence sets up the initial appointment.
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