Ollie Fisher (They/them)

Being a part of the LGBTQ community, I feel, gives me greater insights into the unique dynamics and challenges these individuals may experience. I have worked with those in the process of exploring sexuality, coming out, and navigating relationships.

I have experience working with the neurodiverse community. I truly enjoy this population, and I am compassionate to the needs and experiences of a neurodiverse person. I often talk with my peeps about sensory concerns, emotional regulation, and communication skills.

Gender identity is something that I feel very passionate about. I enjoy talking through the nuances of gender and expression. I have experience working with individuals who are exploring gender identity as well as in the process of transitioning in whatever capacity that may look like. I take pride in being a supporter and an advocate for my people.

I find that family systems theory is especially helpful when working with children and teens. I often use this modality to best understand how a problem started and what role each family member plays. Often times kiddos and teens are brought to therapy because they are struggling in some way. My approach is to understand the big picture of how the family operates and work with the family to make changes together.

I decided to get trained in EMDR therapy after working in-depth with a community of people who were healing from intimate partner violence. I found that oftentimes, just talking through the trauma was not enough. Many people have said to me, "I know that I am safe now, but my body still feels unsafe." I have found EMDR to be helpful for a variety of trauma-related concerns, including reducing stress related to a specific traumatic event or targeting unhelpful thought patterns.