- Existential approach
- Focus on relationships
- 12 years experience
About Garret
Dr. Garret Carlisle is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Georgia with 12 years of clinical experience. He focuses on men's wellbeing alongside relationship and intimacy issues. He helps people make sense of their inner world so they can act with more ease and purpose in daily life.
Dr. Carlisle emphasizes exploring deeper personal meaning rather than offering surface-level fixes. He draws on approaches that look at life stories, unconscious patterns, and big questions about purpose and identity. In sessions he listens for what matters most and helps people name patterns that get in the way of feeling whole.
He commonly works with concerns such as low self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, career stress, and struggles with sexuality and sexual function. He also addresses issues like emptiness, fatherhood challenges, and the fallout from infidelity. The focus is on practical change that starts with better self-understanding.
Over his career he has supported people wanting clearer direction, stronger intimate connections, and healthier personal boundaries. He frames therapy as a mix of encouragement and challenge so clients can test new ways of living. Sessions aim to build greater freedom, power, and self-compassion.
To begin, visitors are asked to use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a brief matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged after the match process so clients can choose times that fit their routines.
How his approaches translate to online work
Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility. It helps people who feel stuck, empty, or unsure about life purpose by naming values and clarifying what matters to them.Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves. It examines how those stories shape behavior and relationships and helps people rewrite unhelpful narratives into more useful ones.
Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to patterns that repeat below conscious awareness. It helps identify unconscious drivers of relationship and intimacy problems so clients can make different choices on purpose.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to find which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and the issues at hand. Sessions may combine elements from these approaches to match changing needs.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it simpler to schedule work-around times and keep steady progress without disrupting daily routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist address?
He focuses on relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and career stress. Additional areas include father's issues, emptiness, sexual concerns, and men's issues.
What is the therapy style like?
The approach goes deeper than quick fixes, exploring personal meaning, life stories, and recurring patterns. Expect a blend of listening, reflection, and practical next steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on relational and personal concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds the credential LMFT, listed as GA LMFT, and practices from Georgia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients seen?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.