- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Simone
Simone Ferreira is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Simone keeps a smaller caseload to offer focused attention and an approachable style that many find easy to talk with.
She completed an Associate of Arts in Business at LBCC, then a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences with a Certificate in Women and Gender Studies from Indiana University. She also holds a Master of Social Work with a concentration in mental health from Indiana University. Her training and years in practice inform a practical approach to common problems people bring to therapy.
Simone uses methods that help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior, set practical goals, and find motivation to make small shifts. Sessions tend to focus on clear steps and real-life strategies rather than long, abstract conversations. That makes work feel more like problem solving and less like guessing.
She also addresses issues related to blended family arrangements, aging and geriatric concerns, immigration and multicultural matters, divorce and separation, financial stress, and trauma-related conditions such as post-traumatic stress and panic attacks. Simone names concerns plainly so people know what she commonly helps with.
People looking for a straightforward therapist who combines practical techniques with attentive listening may find her approach useful. She conducts work in English and practices in California. If unsure about session arrangements, readers should confirm current options before booking.
How Simone's approaches translate to online work
Simone uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related problems. Motivational Interviewing is conversational and helps people find personal reasons to make a change, which can be useful for resolving ambivalence around relationships or life transitions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and short-term goals to produce noticeable changes in daily life.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Simone will collaborate with each person to choose which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in about what is working and adjusting the plan together as therapy proceeds.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use approaches like CBT and solution-focused work in practical, real-world contexts between sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include blended family issues, divorce and separation, immigration concerns, and financial stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work with methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions emphasize concrete steps and problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience in social work and mental health. That experience informs her practical approach to common life and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, practicing in California. The credential is presented as LCSW on her profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session formats arranged?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether sessions are by video, phone, or another method.
How does payment and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.