Simone Ferreira

Calm, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW California

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages: English

About Simone

Simone Ferreira is a licensed clinical social worker in California who blends practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

With 15 years of experience, she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for mood and behavior change. Her background also includes motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies that support goal-setting and steady progress.

Simone prioritizes respectful, compassionate care and keeps a smaller caseload to offer more attentive support. She has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue, and coping with life transitions.

Additional focuses include issues related to aging and geriatric care, blended families, immigration-related stress, financial worries, and responses to natural or human-caused disasters.

Simone earned an AA in Business from LBCC, a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences with a Certificate in Women and Gender Studies from Indiana University, and a Master of Social Work with a mental health concentration from Indiana University. She practices as CA LCSW 68347 and offers approachable, down-to-earth guidance to help clients move toward their goals.

Practical approaches for online care and skill-building

Simone offers online therapy grounded in practical, goal-focused methods that translate well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients learn to recognize and change thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, often using straightforward exercises and skill practice. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered approach that helps clarify motivation and strengthen commitment to change, which can be useful for addressing ambivalence around difficult life choices or habits. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and small, achievable steps toward preferred outcomes, making it well suited for clients who want clear, action-oriented progress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Simone will work with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and tailor a mix of techniques that fits their situation rather than relying on a single method. This collaborative stance helps make remote sessions feel focused and practical while honoring the client’s priorities.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support without geographic constraints within California.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Simone commonly address?

Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, anger, and compassion fatigue, along with several related issues such as panic attacks and post-traumatic stress.

What therapeutic approaches does she use?

Simone uses cognitive behavioral techniques along with motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to help clients set goals, change unhelpful thoughts, and build practical skills.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings 15 years of professional experience supporting people with a broad range of emotional and life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California under the credential CA LCSW 68347.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuseAnger managementCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationImmigration issuesInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English