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Online therapist

Christine Carlisle

Compassionate, practical therapy for family matters

Credentials
LCMHC
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
Utah
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Christine

Christine Carlisle is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) in Utah with 14 years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and helping people cope with life changes. Christine takes a calm, straightforward approach so worried parents can quickly understand next steps.

Her style is collaborative and grounded in practical tools rather than academic jargon. She draws from evidence-based methods to address issues like addiction recovery, family of origin struggles, and parenting challenges.

Background and approach

Christine uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ready to make changes but feel stuck. Attachment ideas guide conversations about how early relationships affect current connections.

That perspective is useful for working through abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, and avoidant patterns. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable steps clients can try between meetings. Christine also helps with body image, chronic pain or illness adjustments, and concerns tied to guilt, shame, and self-love.

She emphasizes practical skills and steady support over quick fixes. The focus is on steady progress that fits each person’s life. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Parents and caregivers read her approach as direct and compassionate, with attention to concrete strategies for everyday family life.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Christine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce stress and improve relationships. This approach is useful for tackling negative self-talk, body image concerns, and patterns that affect family interactions.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. That method supports clients who feel stuck or ambivalent about steps like recovery from substance use or making adjustments in family roles.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, try approaches that fit their preferences, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients are invited to share feedback so sessions stay practical and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats provide flexibility for busy family schedules and for people in different locations, including international clients. Remote sessions let parents and caregivers connect from home and work through real-life challenges without extra travel time.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of family issues does Christine address?
She focuses on relationship and family concerns along with parenting support and related challenges like family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and compassionate, using practical, evidence-based techniques to help people make concrete changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 14 years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of family and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - with license UT LCMHC 9065301-6004 in Utah.
In which languages are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
Utah
Languages
English

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