London Fischer, MPS, LADC

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The most vibrant moments in life come from those often all too rare encounters where we feel truly engaged and connected with our loved ones and the world around us, where amidst the busy days, routine, or fatigue, life seems to stop for a moment, and we feel undoubtedly alive.

I believe that we all strive towards a life such as this, navigating the world with a deep sense of purpose, meaning, authenticity, and connection. However, during the formative years of our lives, we may be confronted with social pressures, harsh criticism or judgment, painful rejection, disappointments, or terrible life events that teach us to disregard this drive in the interest of keeping ourselves safe or avoiding future emotional pain. When this sense of disconnection with the world around us persists, it can result in feeling lost, unfulfilled, overwhelmed, or otherwise stuck, often preceding a search for therapy.

In our work together, we will collaboratively address, treat, and learn from the concerns bringing you to therapy while also engaging in a gradual process of honest self-discovery and identity-development. I aim to foster a safe, authentic, and human environment free from the pressures and distractions of the outside world. My hope is that we might use this pause to examine life holistically; cultivating the sense of identity, meaning, and purpose that can often be obscured by the demands of everyday life.  

I have specialized training in providing individual therapy for adults struggling with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders as well as clinical experience treating a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, mood, and trauma symptoms. I have a strong interest in working with adults navigating relationship concerns as well as major life transitions such as marriage, relocation, educational and career changes, and leaving home for the first time. Other concerns I often work with include burnout, struggling to adjust to illness or disability, and tobacco cessation.

My practice of therapy draws heavily from current research in the field and is grounded in cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and existential theory. Though my passion lies in my direct work with clients as a therapist, I have also served in a variety of roles providing alcohol and drug counseling, engaging in mental health advocacy, speaking at professional events, and authoring clinical literature. These experiences have provided me with a deep appreciation for the true honor it is to walk alongside another on their journey of change and self-discovery.