Chloe Smith-Ferguson , LCSW

Chloe Smith-Ferguson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) focused on helping people identify and move toward the goals they set for their lives. She supports clients in developing and strengthening coping skills, exploring emotions, reframing unhelpful thoughts, and creating practical steps to reach personal objectives. Chloe approaches therapy by recognizing that each person is the expert in their own care and by offering guidance and steady support as clients work through change.

She completed an Interprofessional Fellowship with the Veterans Health Administration, where she provided both individual and group therapy. Her clinical training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She is also certified in Social Skills training. Chloe works with people managing situational anxieties, depression, and stress as well as those facing chronic and persistent mental illnesses, spanning psychosis to mood disorders.

Chloe has experience treating individuals ages 12 to 75 from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. She understands asking for help can be difficult and welcomes questions from prospective clients. Chloe aims to help people feel and function at their best and is available to discuss how therapy might support their goals.

Evidence-based approaches for online therapy

Chloe draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced thought and behavior strategies. CBT is practical and skills-focused, and it is often used to address issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. DBT can be especially helpful for people who experience intense emotions or difficulty with relationships and coping under stress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach Chloe employs, emphasizing values-based action and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful behavior change. ACT can support clients who want to pursue goals even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Chloe works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best fit an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts course based on what proves most helpful over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access therapists and licensed professionals from different locations.