Carlisle Bergquist , LCMFT

Carlisle Bergquist is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) practicing in Kansas with 35 years of professional experience. He has worked in diverse settings, including a school for troubled children and a maximum security jail in California, and has supported people facing a wide range of mental health and relationship challenges such as depression, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, intimacy concerns, and spiritual emergence. Carlisle studied Transpersonal psychology at John F. Kennedy University and Saybrook Institute in the San Francisco area, and integrates that perspective with a primarily Rogarian approach in session work, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassionate presence.

Carlisle believes the human spirit is resilient and that meaningful change often begins with encouragement and a trusting relationship. He aims to participate with clients as a witness and guide, tailoring therapeutic work to each individual or family’s unique needs. Starting therapy requires courage and commitment, and Carlisle prioritizes helping people find the right fit so they can feel comfortable sharing life details and building a strong therapeutic connection. After decades of listening to many life stories, he is ready to hear yours and support the process of growth and healing.

Client-Centered and Mindful Support Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and strengths, offering a supportive environment where the therapist follows the client’s lead and fosters self-understanding and growth. This approach is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to explore life changes.

Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and emotions. It can reduce reactivity and support coping with anxiety, stress, sleep troubles, and grief by helping clients notice patterns and choose responses rather than reacting automatically.

Motivational interviewing is a collaborative method that helps people find their own reasons for change and build commitment. It is especially useful for motivation-related challenges, addictions, and life transitions where ambivalence can block progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Carlisle works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting practice over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to participate from home, while balancing work, family, and other commitments. These options let licensed professionals and therapists maintain continuity of care and adapt to clients’ schedules and access needs.