Jeanette Fischer, LICSW - Therapist in Washington

About Jeanette

Jeanette Fischer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington. She focuses on issues that often leave people feeling stuck, such as stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, parenting concerns, and major life changes. She keeps sessions straightforward and approachable for people who need clear, practical help.

Fischer draws on a person-centered, strengths-based way of working. She emphasizes practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and blends them with acceptance-focused ideas.

Background and approach

Sessions often include simple skills for managing strong emotions, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and making steady steps toward goals. She has eight years of clinical experience and has supported people facing depression, trauma, grief, and substance use challenges. Fischer also works with issues like attachment and communication problems, impulsivity, and compassion fatigue.

Her background includes helping those who are justice impacted as well as people not involved with the justice system. In sessions she uses mindfulness, humor, and grounded problem solving to build on a person’s existing strengths. She approaches therapy as a collaborative effort and treats each person as the expert in their life story.

Conversations are practical and goal oriented, with an eye toward manageable change. For people worried about taking the first step, she recognizes that reaching out can feel hard. She will work with clients to clarify goals and create small, actionable plans.

Scheduling often includes evenings and weekend options to fit busy lives.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Jeanette uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more workable thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on small, testable changes that reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.

She also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people notice difficult feelings without letting them dictate actions and then commit to values-based steps. ACT is useful for stress, avoidance, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then tailor methods together with the client. That collaborative process helps match tools to each person’s needs rather than using a single method for everyone.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this practice. Video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversations that fit into busy schedules. Live chat and text-based messaging are options for times when shorter check-ins or written reflection work better. These formats make it easier to access consistent support while balancing family, work, and other responsibilities.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Jeanette supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, parenting challenges, and major life changes. She also works with concerns like attachment issues, communication problems, panic attacks, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is person-centered and strengths-based with a practical focus. Sessions mix skill building, mindfulness, and straightforward problem solving to meet real-life goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience working with people facing depression, trauma, grief, and substance use, including those who are justice impacted.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, WA LICSW 61153454, practicing in Washington.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Washington
Languages: English

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