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Patricia Fischer, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Patricia

Patricia Fischer brings 20 years of clinical experience to her Florida practice, drawing on client-centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, existential, and mindfulness approaches. She focuses on helping people navigate depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, and challenges with self-esteem by blending practical skill-building with empathetic listening.

Background and approach

Her LCSW credential reflects long-term practice in social work and clinical therapy. Patricia frames therapy as a collaborative process that emphasizes coping strategies, emotional regulation, and clearer thinking during life transitions, grief, trauma, or relationship strain.

She also addresses a wide range of concerns including bipolar symptoms, impulsivity, isolation, and grief, tailoring interventions to the situation and drawing on evidence-based techniques when appropriate. In sessions she supports clients through family problems, parenting difficulties, and complex issues such as domestic violence, intellectual disability, and geriatric concerns.

Patricia aims to help people rebuild confidence, increase resilience, and create sustainable routines for mental health and daily functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Patricia uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client’s perspective and create a respectful, empathic space where goals and values guide the work. This approach supports people who need a collaborative, validating environment to explore feelings and build self-understanding.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and managing ADHD-related challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills may be used when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are priorities.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Patricia works collaboratively to tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She will help determine when a skills-based path or a more exploratory, existential focus is most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility limits. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment, practice skills between sessions, and access care from different locations while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patricia commonly address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach combines client-centered support with structured methods such as CBT and DBT, and incorporates mindfulness and existential perspectives when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Patricia has 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy and social work services in Florida.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida with licence number FL LCSW SW19874 and practices from Florida.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Patricia can help with

Patricia Fischer works with clients on stress and anxiety, anger management, self esteem, depression, and ADHD.

Patricia works with individuals through complex emotional landscapes.

Patricia works with depression, anxiety, and stress.

How Patricia approaches therapy

Patricia's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida, with 20 years of clinical experience.