How I WorkCómo Trabajo

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Evidence-based therapy addressing the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Effective for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and OCD.Terapia basada en evidencia que aborda la relación entre pensamientos, sentimientos y comportamientos.

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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Mindfulness-based approach promoting psychological flexibility, values clarification, and committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings.Enfoque basado en mindfulness que promueve la flexibilidad psicológica.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Skills-based therapy for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. Particularly effective for chronic emotional dysregulation.Terapia basada en habilidades para la regulación emocional y tolerancia al estrés.

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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

Gold-standard treatment for OCD and specific anxiety disorders. Systematic, gradual exposure to feared stimuli while preventing compulsive responses.Tratamiento estándar de oro para TOC y trastornos de ansiedad específicos.

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Neurofeedback

Real-time brain activity training using EEG monitoring to promote self-regulation. Non-invasive, evidence-supported approach for ADHD, anxiety, and trauma.Entrenamiento de actividad cerebral en tiempo real usando monitoreo EEG.

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Human-Animal Interaction (HAI)

Clinical evaluation for emotional support animals and psychiatric service dogs. Documentation, compliance consulting, and evidence-based assessment grounded in doctoral research.Evaluación clínica para animales de apoyo emocional y perros de servicio psiquiátrico.

Conditions I TreatCondiciones Que Trato

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Anxiety DisordersTrastornos de Ansiedad

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ADHD

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OCD

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PTSD

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Chronic IllnessEnfermedades Crónicas

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Trauma

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DepressionDepresión

Invisible DisabilitiesDiscapacidades Invisibles

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.