Dr. Cheryl Fisher

Dr. Cheryl Fisher, clinical professional counselor, is a Director and Associate Professor in the MA in Clinical Counseling at Alliant International University-California School for Professional Psychology, is licensed as a clinician in three states with over 25 years of experience.

An International Certified Trauma Professional, she specializes in dissociative disorders and is certified in Ecopsychology. Her research focuses on the intersection between human and more-than-human experiences. As an international speaker, she presents at various conferences and summits, including the Association for Creativity in Counseling and the Kids Nature Summit in the UK. Dr. Fisher also conducts workshops on nature therapy and has authored numerous articles and books on the subject.

Area of interest

• Ecotherapy
• Nature therapy
• Trauma

Website

• Home Grown Psychotherapy

Publications

• Fisher, C. (in press). Sexual health of premenopausal breast cancer survivors. The Journal of Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education
• Fisher, C (2023). Breaking the glass ceiling and slippers: women’s inclusive mentorship framework applied in a virtual clinical counseling program. Eye on Psi Chi
• Fisher, C. (2023). Trauma-informed nature therapy: A case study. The Journal of Ecopsychology.
• Fisher, C. (January,2023). The Counseling Connoisseur: Brain science, courage, and chronic pain. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (August 31, 2022). The Counseling Connoisseur: Female mentors and counselor education. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (April 20, 2022). The Counseling Connoisseur: Nature therapy and brain science in children. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (January 6, 2022) The Counseling Connoisseur: Reconnection: Healing the Embodied Self. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (July 6, 2021). The Counseling Connoisseur: Trauma-informed return from COVID-19. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (March 22, 2021). Counseling Connoisseur: Navigating the losses of COVID-19. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (February 16, 2021). Counseling Connoisseur: Hope in action and mental health. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (December 16, 2020). The Counseling Connoisseur: Holidays 2020. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (November 17, 2020). The Counseling Connoisseur: Counselors, pets and COVID-19. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (June 2, 2020). The Counseling Connoisseur: Death and bereavement during COVID-19. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (March 17, 2020). The Counseling Connoisseur: How to talk to children about coronavirus. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (2019). Mindfulness and Nature-Based Therapeutic Techniques for Children. PESI Publishing.
• Fisher, C. (In review). Sex, spirituality and advanced breast cancer. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology.
• Fisher, C. (In review). Meaning-making and spirituality in premenopausal women living with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology.
• Fisher, C. (November 27, 2019). The Counseling Connoisseur: Autumn lessons in turning inward and letting go. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (August 29, 2019). The Counseling Connoisseur: Picnicking as a therapeutic tool. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (July 1, 2019) The Counseling Connoisseur: Revisiting the spoon theory. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (March 11, 2019). The Counseling Connoisseur: Cultivating silence in a noisy world. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (February 4, 2019). The Counseling Connoisseur: Cannabidiol and mental health therapy. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (November 13, 2018). The Counseling Connoisseur: Kids and grief. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (July 20, 2018). The Counseling Connoisseur: Enough: A call to action. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (June 8, 2018). The Counseling Connoisseur: Thanatechnology: Grief and loss in a digital world. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (March 30, 2018). The Counseling Connoisseur: The contour of hope in trauma. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (February 16, 2018). The Counseling Connoisseur: Compassion and self-care during flu season. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (January 12, 2018). The Counseling Connoisseur: New year’s resolutions. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (December 21, 2017). The Counseling Connoisseur: Cultivating “awesomeness” (lessons from a snowflake). Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (November 27, 2017). The Counseling Connoisseur: Eco-culture: Clinical application of nature-informed therapy. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (September 14, 2017). The Counseling Connoisseur: Mental health cleanup following a natural disaster. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (August, 17, 2017). The Counseling Connoisseur: The canvas of counseling. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (July 13, 2017). The Counseling Connoisseur: Feminist psychology and the Amazonian mystique. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (May 31, 2017). The Counseling Connoisseur: Free Time: Vacationing and Well-being. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (April 11, 2017). The Counseling Connoisseur: Pet Loss: Lessons in Grief. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (March 11, 2017). The Counseling Connoisseur: What Would Yalom Do? A Tribute. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (October 13, 2016). The Counseling Connoisseur: Nature-Informed counseling for children. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (September 5, 2016). The Counseling Connoisseur: Break away: Five vacation hacks for the responsible counselor. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (August 8, 2016). The Counseling Connoisseur: Snakes and courageous conversations. Counseling Today Online.
• Fisher, C. (June 13, 2016). Dandelion strong: Lessons from a weed. Counseling Today Online
• Fisher, C. (May 9, 2016). The Counseling Connoisseur: Seeking connection to ourselves, others, and the sacred. Counseling Today Online
• Fisher, C. (March 2016). A counselor’s view of advanced breast cancer. Counseling Today
• Fisher, C. (2016). Eco-Spirituality and Nature Informed Therapies: Part Two. Psych Central. Retrieved on March 10, 2016, from http://pro.psychcentral.com/eco-spirituality-and-nature-informed-therapies-part-2/0011205.html
• Fisher, C. (2016). Eco Spirituality and Nature-Informed Therapies–Part One. Psych Central. Retrieved on March 10, 2016, from http://pro.psychcentral.com/eco-spirituality-and-nature-informed-therapies-part-one/0010976.html
• Fisher, C. (2015). Seasonal affective disorder: weathering the storm. Psych Central. Retrieved on October 26, 2015, from http://pro.psychcentral.com/seasonal-affective-disorder-weathering-the-storm/009875.html
• Fisher, C. (2015). Summer ratatouille: Savoring the season. Psych Central. Retrieved on October 2, 2015, from http://pro.psychcentral.com/summer-ratatouille-savoring-the-season/009677.html
• Fisher, C. (2015). Mini-mindfulness moments. Psych Central. Retrieved on October 3, 2015, from http://pro.psychcentral.com/mini-mindfulness-moments/009254.html
• Fisher, C. (2015). 30 With Stage 4 Cancer Sucks: A Counselor’s View. Psych Central. Retrieved on August 12, 2015, from http://pro.psychcentral.com/30-with-stage-4-cancer-sucks-a-counselors-view/008742.html
• Fisher, C. (March, 2015). What would Yalom do? Ten nuggets of wisdom for counselors old and new. Counseling Today Online.

Membership

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC)
• Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH)
• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC),
• Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES),
• Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES),
• Maryland Counseling Association (MCA).