- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution focused work
About Simone
Simone Ferreira is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 15 years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses trauma and abuse, anger, and compassion fatigue. Simone writes that she keeps a smaller caseload and aims to be easy to talk with.
She uses practical, talk-based methods that focus on what a person can do next. Simone draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to sort through mixed feelings about change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify strengths and short-term goals.
Simone trained in social work and holds a Master of Social Work with a concentration in mental health from Indiana University. She also studied behavioral sciences and has an associate degree in business. Her background includes about 15 years working with varied life challenges and transitions across different communities.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about practical steps and options. Simone says she values treating people with respect and sensitivity across differences such as ethnicity, identity, or beliefs. She keeps her caseload small so she can spend time on the issues each person brings.
Simone works in California and conducts sessions in English. For initial setup, the site matching and scheduling flow guides people to a first session where goals and preferred methods are discussed.
Approach in online sessions and what it looks like
Simone commonly uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety or low mood, then test small changes to see what helps. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify mixed feelings about change and build personal reasons to try something different. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and setting concrete short-term goals to move forward.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Simone will discuss options with each person and together decide which methods match their goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear steps and check-ins to see what is working.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also allow sessions without video if lower bandwidth or not being on camera is preferred. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and homework to fit everyday life and responsibilities.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, anger, and compassion fatigue among other related issues.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses practical, conversational methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 15 years of professional experience working in mental health and related settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform flow.