I was anxious about doing therapy, and I feel like Carlisle made a safe environment. He also made me feel like my issues were valid.
Carlisle Bergquist, LCMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Carlisle is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Carlisle. View 13 reviews
- Great news, Carlisle is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Kansas
Recent reviews
I appreciate his insite on my situation and how to over come it
More about Carlisle
- 35 years' experience
- Male
- LCMFT
I am a Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in Kansas with 35 years of professional work experience. Before moving back to Kansas, I worked as a therapist in California at a school for troubled children and later in a maximum security jail. I have helped clients with many different disorders as well as relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy related issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, and issues arising during spiritual emergence.
I studied Transpersonal psychology at John F. Kennedy University and Saybrook Institute in the San Francisco area. While I use several therapeutic modalities, I am primarily Rogarian in my session work. Treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion is of upmost importance. I believe the human spirit is remarkably resilient and able to heal from so much with a little encouragement. My task is to participate, encourage, and be a witness to your growth and healing. I will tailor our work together to meet your unique needs.
The decision to start therapy takes courage and commitment to change. In my opinion, the most import aspect of your decision, is finding the right therapist, one you can trust and with whom you can share the details of your life. Forming a strong therapeutic relationship together makes all the difference.
I have heard many life stories from all kinds of people in my years as a therapist. If I seem to be the right therapist for you, then I look forward to hearing your story. So, shall we get started?
Specialties
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
Licenses
Carlisle Bergquist's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881767549.
- LCMFT · Kansas · LCMFT 169 · Expires February 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Carlisle Bergquist
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I was anxious about doing therapy, and I feel like Carlisle made a safe environment. He also made me feel like my issues were valid.
I appreciate his insite on my situation and how to over come it
Great therapist for the first week. Will schedule subsequent sessions.
Carlisle was very warm and receptive. I am new to therapy and Carlisle made me feel at ease my entire first session.
Carlisle is truly a great listener. Sometimes it’s challenging that he stops and waits for you to continue, not asking much questions. But he absorbs all you have to say and then gives out a small clue that helps you put everything together.
Amazing! Was able to provide me with usefule tools very quickly. Very understanding and personable making it easy to form a relationship I felt comfortable to open to.
Carlisle has been greatly supportive. I have had other therapists in the past and have never truly felt supported. Since our first session, I have felt that I could open up with Carlisle, and that I was truly heard.
I am very happy with Carlisle. I feel like he understands me. He is direct and I appreciate that. His suggestions have been very helpful.
Carlisle is a great listener but also has a good balance of advice and communication. He has a nice calm demeanor which helps me open up and talk about my issues. I would definitely recommend Carlisle to anyone who needs a therapist.
He has been a great resource to put things in perspective for me. He doesn't just sit there and listen to me vent, he interjects and helps me to see things from different points of view. Carlisle and betterhelp have been great!
Carlisle Bergquist has been an excellent guide on my road to recovery and I am thankful he has shown me ways to better myself as well as my life and family. He has talked me through some troubling times in my life and I look forward to my therapy sessions as a safe place to speak my mind.
Remarkably lucky to have found someone with such a similar background who can relate to my situation.
Carlisle was great. I needed a short-term interaction and he was "on it" right away, and I felt established a connection with me very quickly. His life experience and training as a therapist paid off for me.
Frequently asked questions
Does Carlisle Bergquist offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Carlisle Bergquist works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Carlisle Bergquist speak?
Carlisle Bergquist speaks English.
How many years of experience does Carlisle Bergquist have?
Carlisle Bergquist has 35 years of experience.
Where is Carlisle Bergquist licensed to practice?
Carlisle Bergquist is licensed to practice in Kansas.
Does Carlisle Bergquist accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Carlisle Bergquist accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Carlisle Bergquist?
Carlisle Bergquist can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Carlisle Bergquist?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.