In my opinion, physicians have a responsibility for the well-being of their patients beyond diagnosing and treating disease. My interest in learning about ways to improve mental and physical health began after an introduction to the benefits of yoga and meditation in 1970 and led to my enrollment in undergraduate studies in biology and physical therapy in 1976 before completing medical studies at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1984. After beginning a practice of adult psychiatry in 1988 and being certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, this interest has also led to subsequent certification as a Lifestyle Physician by the American and International Boards of Lifestyle Medicine and membership in the PsychoNeuroImmunology Research Society.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

At our first meeting, I hope you will help me understand you and your goals. I will probably also ask some questions to get an understanding of the biologic, psychological, and social influences that led to our meeting. We should be able to begin to work together in our first session to begin to develop a treatment plan based on your goals and preferences.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I genuinely appreciate the opportunity to be helpful to each person I see.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

While I provide psychotherapy, medication management and support to psychotherapy, I also enjoy helping people who want to learn more about other ways they can help themselves. When traditional psychiatry and mental health treatment integrates interventions addressing biological, psychological, and social influences, there is more potential of a better response to conventional treatment with improvements in physical and mental health and less reliance on medications alone.

About Bruce A Fischer, MD