Fisher began working at Virginia Tech in 2025. She is in a dual role serving as an embedded psychologist in athletics and as a triage clinician at the Cook Counseling Center.
She graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. Fisher earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. in 2024 and she is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
Her areas of interest include substance use, eating/fueling concerns, anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, adaptation to injury, identity development, life transitions, and interpersonal relationships.
She is a member of the American Psychological Association Division 47 (Exercise and Sport Psychology) and a member of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).
Her role includes providing individual and group therapy, performance enhancement, team workshops, and outreach presentations.
Shelbi Fisher, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical and Sport Psychologistshelbif@vt.eduEmail