- Thoughts and habits
- Practical coping skills
- Works on mood
About Patricia
Patricia Fischer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 20 years of experience. She focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape mood and behavior. Patricia works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and relationship or family concerns.
She centers sessions on the person's experience and practical coping skills. Patricia uses straightforward conversation to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and small habit changes that can ease day-to-day strain. She offers calm, respectful support for grief, trauma, bipolar mood shifts, and major life changes.
Patricia draws on several therapy approaches to match each person’s needs. She combines listening with concrete tools to reduce symptoms and improve coping. Sessions often focus on building routines, managing impulses, and handling emotional overwhelm.
Her work also addresses specialized issues such as aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family challenges, and caregiving stress. She supports people dealing with domestic violence, end-of-life issues, and disaster-related distress.
People who come to Patricia can expect to talk through current problems, practice new ways of thinking, and try small behavior changes between sessions. Her aim is steady improvement through achievable steps and clear, respectful guidance.
She centers sessions on the person's experience and practical coping skills. Patricia uses straightforward conversation to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and small habit changes that can ease day-to-day strain. She offers calm, respectful support for grief, trauma, bipolar mood shifts, and major life changes.
Patricia draws on several therapy approaches to match each person’s needs. She combines listening with concrete tools to reduce symptoms and improve coping. Sessions often focus on building routines, managing impulses, and handling emotional overwhelm.
Her work also addresses specialized issues such as aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family challenges, and caregiving stress. She supports people dealing with domestic violence, end-of-life issues, and disaster-related distress.
People who come to Patricia can expect to talk through current problems, practice new ways of thinking, and try small behavior changes between sessions. Her aim is steady improvement through achievable steps and clear, respectful guidance.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person's perspective and building a supportive, nonjudgmental space. That helps when someone needs to feel heard as they sort through stress, grief, or relationship strain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and daily habits. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related patterns, and mood issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That decision can shift as progress is made, and techniques from different approaches are often combined to meet changing needs.
Session format options were not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session choices before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time, and continue support during life transitions. Remote sessions can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce time away from work or caregiving duties, and support steady practice of new habits between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patricia commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is person-centered and practical. Sessions balance listening with tools to change thoughts and everyday habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working as a therapist in Florida with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.