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Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD

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(Dr. Paul Eric Fleischer, PSY.D.)
Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: postpartum issues, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more.
4 Doctors Park Suite H
Asheville, NC 28801

Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD is a psychologist in Asheville, NC specializing in psychology. Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD is affiliated with UNC Health, Mindpath Health, UNC Health Alliance and MINDPATH CARE CENTERS NORTH CAROLINA PLLC.

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Office Locations

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4 Doctors Park Suite H
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 633-6070
1-866-279-1549
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417 Biltmore Avenue Suite 4h
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 285-9911
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Some issues Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
  • Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
  • Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

In The News 

“Asheville-based clinical psychologist Paul Fleischer counsels Rosner's patients before surgery.”—"Brain man", Mountain Xpress, July 2008

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

individual therapy

In 2012, Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Asheville, NC during 2012 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 315

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Asheville, NC during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 457

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD.

Gender
Male 11
Female 14
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD in 2013

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 56
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Asheville, NC during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 549

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD.

Gender
Male 14
Female 16
Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD in 2014

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 60
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Asheville, NC during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 651

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD.

Gender
Male 36
Female 50
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD in 2015

Hypertension 42
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Asheville, NC during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 731

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD.

Gender
Male 18
Female 24
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD in 2016

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Asheville, NC during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 654

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD.

Gender
Male 16
Female 25
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD in 2017

Hypertension 41
High Cholesterol 27
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Asheville, NC during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 529

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 27
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD in 2018

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Asheville, NC during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 514

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD.

Gender
Male 14
Female 21
Age
From 65 to 74 22
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD in 2019

Hypertension 40
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Asheville, NC during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 563

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD.

Gender
Male 11
Female 18
Age
From 65 to 74 17
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD in 2020

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Asheville, NC during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 449

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD.

Gender
Male 11
Female 17
Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD in 2021

Hypertension 39
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Asheville, NC during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 447

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD.

Age
From 65 to 74 13
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD in 2022

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 71
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Asheville, NC were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 532

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD.

Gender
Male 13
Female 19
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 11
65 to 74 7

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD treated were depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 37
High Cholesterol 30
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 64
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Education & Training

He has a state license in North Carolina.

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health
Mindpath Health
UNC Health Alliance
MINDPATH CARE CENTERS NORTH CAROLINA PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 101 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul E. Fleischer, PsyD from all over the web to help you find the right in Asheville, NC. 

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Biography

Dr. Paul Fleischer specializes in psychology and practices in Asheville, NC. Areas of expertise for Dr. Fleischer include child abuse, depression, and domestic abuse. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is professionally affiliated with Mindpath Health and UNC Health. His practice in Asheville, NC is open to new patients as reported by UNC Health.

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