Clinical expertise for families navigating the federal prison system. Dr. Patrick Fisher founded Dr. Prison.
Dr. Prison was founded on a simple idea: the people navigating the federal prison system deserve guidance grounded in professional credentials and clinical expertise. That's what we deliver.
Dr. Patrick Fisher is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience practicing in Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Walden University, an M.S. in Psychology & Counseling, and is the founder of TheraPetic®® Healthcare Provider Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has helped more than 50,000 families.
Dr. Fisher founded Dr. Prison to bridge the gap between clinical knowledge and the real-world experience of navigating the BOP. His professional background in counseling, psychological assessment, and human-animal interaction informs the consulting framework—bringing clinical rigor to a space that desperately needs it.
Families facing the federal system often can't find practical, honest guidance. Plenty of lawyers know the legal system. Far fewer understand the human toll it places on families. Dr. Fisher saw that gap from the clinical side—families in crisis with nowhere to turn for clear, compassionate direction.
Dr. Prison exists to fill that gap: clinically informed consulting that treats families with honesty and care.
We believe in complete transparency about what we offer:
What we offer is honest guidance grounded in clinical expertise. Practical strategies. A willingness to tell you the truth, even when it's hard to hear.
Free 30-minute consultation to discuss your situation. No obligation.
Books from our team about navigating federal incarceration.
Part of The Invisible Series
A clinical exploration of the psychological dimensions of incarceration — what families and clinicians need to understand about the unseen weight that incarceration places on a person and the people who love them.
