Dr. Rebecca Fleischer, Clinical Psychologist

09/25/2025

09/23/2025

The American Psychological Association is deeply concerned about the Administration’s recent announcement on autism.

Promoting unsupported scientific theories risks fueling stigma, undermines public trust and distracts from real scientific progress.

09/09/2025

Unlike mental health professionals, chatbots are designed to keep you engaged—not necessarily to support your well-being.

Learn more about why ChatGPT shouldn't be your therapist: https://at.apa.org/a51dd1

09/03/2025

Please read what the APA says about public health.

As we navigate ongoing public health challenges, from infectious diseases to chronic conditions, the need for scientifically sound policies has never been clearer.

Last month, APA and 90+ leading scientific, public health, and academic institutions sent a letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy with the shared goal of ensuring that science serving the public good is of the highest quality, integrity, and utility.

When public health decisions are guided by rigorous research, peer review, and scientific evidence, we protect everyone's wellbeing.

Read the letter: https://at.apa.org/c20b33

08/04/2025

07/30/2025

Disinformation is damaging and dangerous

06/28/2025

APA is disappointed by today's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, which states that school officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, may not require young children to participate in lessons that include books their parents find objectionable because of LGBTQ+ content.

APA filed an amicus brief in the case, Mahmoud vs. Taylor, arguing that opt-out policies may signal to students that respect and inclusion are optional values in school and operate like other forms of state-sanctioned discrimination to create an environment intolerant of LGBTQ+ students.

06/27/2025

As a psychologist and parent, I’m a huge proponent of sleep-away camp.

06/18/2025

When medicine is politicized, we all lose.

APA denounces today's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding state-level bans on gender-affirming medical care for transgender adolescents.

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day!

A reminder to all the dads and all who father: your presence matters more than you know.

Teens who feel close to their dads report fewer struggles with depression and body image—and that connection can shape their well-being for years to come.