Chloe Smith-Ferguson

Compassionate, practical support for lasting change

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Bipolar
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Chloe

Chloe Smith-Ferguson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She supports clients in building practical coping skills, reframing unhelpful thoughts, and creating step-by-step plans to reach personal goals. Her practice also addresses related issues such as communication problems, isolation and loneliness, financial stress, mood disorders, panic symptoms, and multicultural or prejudice-related concerns.

Chloe blends several evidence-informed methods to fit each person's needs, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing.

With eight years of clinical experience and a background that includes an interprofessional fellowship with the Veterans Health Administration, she brings familiarity with individual and group work and with complex presentations including co-morbidity and persistent mental health conditions.

Chloe works from a collaborative stance, treating clients as the experts in their lives while offering guidance, practical tools, and support to move toward meaningful change.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Chloe uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and test unhelpful thoughts and develop practical behavioral strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and relationship stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy complements this by helping clients clarify personal values, practice acceptance of difficult feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful life goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for those struggling with intense emotions or relationship conflicts.

Finding the best approach is collaborative; the therapist will work with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust techniques over time. Sessions can blend skills practice, values work, and mindfulness exercises based on what proves most useful for the client.

Online therapy with Chloe is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and can help maintain continuity of care across busy days. These options allow for regular skills coaching, brief check-ins, and longer therapeutic sessions while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Chloe commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, relationship and family issues, and life changes. Additional focuses include panic symptoms, mood disorders, isolation, financial stress, prejudice and self-harm concerns.

What is Chloe's therapeutic style and approach?

Her work is collaborative and skills-oriented, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help clients identify values, reframe thoughts, and develop actionable strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience, including an interprofessional fellowship with the Veterans Health Administration where she provided individual and group therapy.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

Chloe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with license IL LCSW 149.021464 and practices in Illinois.

Can someone who speaks another language work with her?

She offers services in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is pricing handled for therapy with Chloe?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDependent personalityFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harm Social anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English