Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Overview

Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, LPC, NCC ("we," "our," or "us") operates drpatrickfisher.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information you provide: When you contact us via email, phone, or contact form, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

Automatically collected information: Our website may collect standard server logs including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. This information is used for site performance and security purposes only.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to respond to inquiries and appointment requests, improve website performance and user experience, comply with legal obligations, and protect the security of our website and users.

Third-Party Services

Our website may embed content from third-party services including Spotify (audiobook embeds), Google Fonts (typography), and LinkedIn (profile links). These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.

HIPAA & Clinical Privacy

This website is an informational and professional platform. It is not a clinical portal. No protected health information (PHI) is collected, stored, or transmitted through this website. Clinical communications, patient records, and therapeutic relationships are governed by separate HIPAA-compliant systems and policies maintained through our practice locations.

Cookies

This website uses minimal cookies for essential functionality such as language preference and theme selection. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you by contacting help@drpatrickfisher.com.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact:
Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, LPC, NCC
1030 15th Street NW, Suite 170
Washington, DC 20005
help@drpatrickfisher.com
(202) 780-5760

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Dr. Fisher's practice, credentials, and publications.

What are Dr. Fisher's credentials?

Dr. Patrick Fisher holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from Walden University, a Master of Arts in Theology, and a Master of Science in Psychology and Counseling. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the District of Columbia and Ohio, a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC #248269), and has over 20 years of clinical experience since 2006.

What is the Therapeutic Forgiveness Framework?

The Therapeutic Forgiveness Framework is an integrative model developed by Dr. Fisher that bridges theological and therapeutic paradigms of forgiveness. It provides a universal framework for clinicians and individuals across all backgrounds, beliefs, and treatment preferences. The framework is published with a DOI and featured in The Invisible Series.

What is The Invisible Series?

The Invisible Series is a ten-volume book collection by Dr. Fisher exploring what society refuses to see — invisible disabilities, the human-animal bond, criminal justice, data privacy, and more. All ten volumes are now published, plus The Invisible Kingdom standalone companion. Available free on Apple Books and in print on Amazon.

Does Dr. Fisher accept insurance?

Yes. Dr. Fisher accepts Aetna, CareFirst, Cigna/Evernorth, Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic, Oscar Health, Oxford, UHC, and several other insurance plans. Sliding scale fees are also available. His practice is located at 1030 15th Street NW, Suite 170, Washington, DC 20005.

What is TheraPetic®?

TheraPetic® Healthcare Provider Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit network founded by Dr. Fisher in 2016. The network connects individuals with Licensed Clinical Doctors for service dog and support animal evaluations. It has served over 50,000 families across the United States and Canada.