Allow me to introduce myself…
Hey there! I’m Brittany Fisher, LCSW. Most recently, I practiced within the Social Work Department as the Civil Social Work Supervisor at Central State Hospital. I studied at the University of New Haven, where I received my undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice: Investigative Services with a minor in Psychology and Arabic. My career started as a probation officer in New Haven, CT working with juvenile sex offenders followed by working as a clerk for a children’s probate court. In 2014, I was accepted into Virginia Commonwealth University’s Master’s Social Work program. I graduated in 2016 with my masters in Social Work, and was immediately hired full-time as a forensic social worker. In 2019, I obtained my license as a clinical social worker. In June of 2020, I was promoted to be the supervisor of the civil buildings. After 6 years in inpatient psychiatry with the state, I accepted an offer to practice full-time with Virginia Commonwealth University within the Psychiatry Department offering outpatient therapy to our children to further my knowledge and expertise . As of October 2021, I am a full-time clinician with VCU Health Systems.
Observing the need for trained language interpreters for individuals who have limited English proficiency, I became a Qualified Professional Behavioral Health Interpreter (QPBHI). This is a specialized program for interpreting in the behavioral health setting. As a QPBHI, I provide support for language services in English and Spanish both on individual and organizational levels.
Most importantly, I’m a productive member of my community. I’m the Co-Founder and current President of the Virginia Chapter of Butterflies With Voices Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides resources to schools for youth.
Additionally, I am the Co-Founder and CEO of an intensive in-home agency that provides clinical behavioral health services to youth ages 5-18 who are at-risk of out of home placement.
A native of Hartford, CT, I now reside in North Chesterfield, VA with my husband and beautiful six-year-old and one-year-old daughters.
Accolades
Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Board member + secretary of Virginia Interpreter and Translator Association (VITA)
Co- Founder + CEO of True Counseling Services Inc.
Co Founder of Butterflies with Voices (VP of BWV, President of VA Chapter)
Qualified Professional Behavioral Health Interpreter
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional via The Resilience Effect Model (CCTP-TRE)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)