Dr. Robert F. Fischer, MD - Santa Barbara, CA - Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychology

Dr. Robert F. Fischer, MD

Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychology
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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“Throughout my career, I have never lost the sense of joy I feel when connecting with children, teens, and young adults. It is immensely gratifying to help a struggling young person gain a sense of relief from anxiety or pain and move forward with optimism. My most significant teachers have been the clients and families with whom I have worked.” ~ Robert Fischer, MDVisit https://www.robertfischermd.com to sign up for a Free 20-minute consultation to determine if Dr. Fischer is the right psychiatrist to work with your loved one. Dr. Fischer’s ApproachDr. Fischer is committed to supporting his young clients from 5 to 25 years old to learn to navigate and heal their emotional and behavioral challenges; to gain a sense of relief from anxiety and pain so they can make progress and find a sense of joy and optimism about their future.Dr. Fischer develops a customized treatment plan for each client using a lighter, play-orientated treatment approach to create a space
where clients struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bullying, acting out, trauma, isolation, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, OCD, Asperger’s, self-harm, chronic relapse, behavioral issues, difficulties at home/school, or medication management can explore complex and painful feelings.Dr. Fischer's Professional Experience For more than 30 years, parents have trusted Dr. Fischer with their children’s well being.He co-founded and served as Executive Director of the Optimum Performance Institute, a residential treatment center for young adults struggling with mental health. He’s developed child and adolescent mental health programs for several hospitals and residential treatment centers. He served on the Advisory Board of the National Center for Youth Suicide Prevention and as Chairman of the National Creativity Committee for the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1 insurance accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 location

Location

Robert Fischer, MD

Pedregosa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Accepting New Patients

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert F. Fischer

  • Self Pay

Specialties

Dr. Robert F. Fischer has the following 2 specialties

Education

University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

Medical School

Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Division of Psychiatry: Child Psychiatry

Graduated in 1978

Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center: Adult Psychiatry

Graduated in 1976

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