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Last updated: March 2026

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All content on this website — including text, images, book covers, the Therapeutic Forgiveness Framework™, the Therapeutic Forgiveness Inventory (TFI), and the design of The Invisible Series — is the intellectual property of Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD and/or TheraPetic® Solutions Inc. unless otherwise noted.

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The white paper "The Anthropological Paradigm of Therapeutic Forgiveness" is published under DOI 10.5281/zenodo.18882035 and may be cited in accordance with standard academic practice.

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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.