Jeanette Fischer

LICSW

Washington

Person-centered LICSW focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

LICSW

License

LICSW, Washington / 61153454

NPI

1225780232

Experience

8 years

Languages

English

Location

Washington

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Strengths-based
   • Goal focused
   • Mindfulness oriented

   About Jeanette

   Jeanette Fischer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and life changes. Her style is down-to-earth and supportive, and she aims to make starting therapy feel manageable for a worried parent or busy person.

   Jeanette draws on practical approaches to help people identify strengths and take steps forward. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and habits, and she incorporates mindfulness and humor to make work feel doable. Motivational Interviewing also informs her sessions when clients are weighing change and need help finding motivation.

   Her background includes working with people affected by trauma, depression, substance use, and grief. She describes her approach as person-centered and strengths-based, which means she centers the client's goals and resources during sessions. She often focuses on skills for managing panic, impulsivity, and relationship or communication challenges.

   Jeanette aims to make sessions collaborative and practical. She helps clients set clear goals and builds step-by-step plans they can try between meetings. Appointments are commonly scheduled on Sundays, with some Saturday and weekday evening slots available.

   Reaching out for help can feel intimidating, and she acknowledges that first step. She encourages prospective clients to complete the intake process and to begin by naming one small goal. From there, she works with each person to create a plan that fits their life and values.

2. How these approaches work for online therapy

   Many of Jeanette's sessions draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up, which can help with grief and life transitions. CBT looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for anxiety, panic, and mood management. Motivational Interviewing helps people explore ambivalence and build internal motivation when making changes like reducing substance use or starting new routines.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jeanette collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She will check in and adjust techniques over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.
   
   If you want online therapy with this clinician, please confirm the session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let someone join from a quieter spot at work or home. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to help clients practice skills and follow through on goals between meetings.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefCoachingADHD

   Also works with

   Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressWomen's issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

   Experience

   8+ years

   Listed in

   Washington

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Jeanette commonly address?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, parenting strain, relationship and communication problems, and related concerns like impulsivity and panic.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is person-centered and strengths-based with a practical focus. She uses skills-based work, mindfulness, and a relaxed tone to help people make steady progress.

   What is her professional background?

   She has eight years of clinical experience and has supported people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and substance use challenges.

   What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

   She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, WA LICSW, practicing in Washington state.

   Which languages are available for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients work with her?

   She is not accepting international clients at this time.

   How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What steps start the process of working together?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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