Chris Fischer, LPC
Experienced San Antonio LPC for stress and trauma
- 20 years experience
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression and anxiety
About Chris Fischer
Chris Fischer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in San Antonio, Texas, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field. He has practiced extensively in Texas and also served as a counselor in other states, combining those experiences into a broad clinical perspective. Throughout his career he has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, crisis situations, victims of crime, family relationship challenges, and performance concerns in sports.
His work is grounded in a client-centered approach that emphasizes respect, value, and collaboration. He designs the counseling process around each person’s unique needs to help motivate and empower meaningful change. To support those goals he draws on a range of proven methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques, applying the strategies that best fit the situation.
Chris frames therapy as a practical step toward a healthier life and approaches each relationship with a willingness to accompany clients through their goals. As an LPC he combines clinical training with two decades of experience to offer thoughtful, experienced care for individuals and families seeking help with emotional and behavioral challenges.
His work is grounded in a client-centered approach that emphasizes respect, value, and collaboration. He designs the counseling process around each person’s unique needs to help motivate and empower meaningful change. To support those goals he draws on a range of proven methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques, applying the strategies that best fit the situation.
Chris frames therapy as a practical step toward a healthier life and approaches each relationship with a willingness to accompany clients through their goals. As an LPC he combines clinical training with two decades of experience to offer thoughtful, experienced care for individuals and families seeking help with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Chris Fischer have?
Chris Fischer has 20 years of experience in the mental health field, including practice in Texas and work as a counselor in other states.
Is Chris Fischer a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor. His license information is TX LPC 68579.
In which languages does Chris Fischer provide therapy?
Chris Fischer provides therapy in English.
Where is Chris Fischer located?
Chris Fischer is based in Texas, practicing from San Antonio.
How can I work with Chris Fischer as my therapist?
You can work with Chris Fischer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Chris Fischer work with international clients?
Chris Fischer does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Chris Fischer cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Chris Fischer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety and depression. This approach focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. He also utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to help clients process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity - EMDR is often used when past events continue to cause distress in daily life. For couples and relationship work, the Gottman Method offers structured tools to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen emotional connection.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Chris works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions over time so the work remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or other commitments and allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing support even when in-person meetings are difficult. The varied formats also allow people to choose the way of communicating that feels most comfortable for them.