Simone Ferreira , LCSW

Simone Ferreira is a California-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 15 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. She brings an open-minded, down-to-earth approach and emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion for individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

Simone works with clients across the lifespan, keeping a smaller caseload to provide focused, individualized attention. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anger, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to aging, blended families, separation and divorce, immigration, military service, and financial stress.

Her academic background includes 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 concentration in mental health from Indiana University. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker trained in clinical assessment and psychotherapy - she combines evidence-informed techniques with practical support.

Simone describes herself as a TreeHugger and values a personable, supportive stance toward change. She recognizes that seeking help takes courage and aims to empower clients as they move toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Simone draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor online care to each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, strength-based method that supports people who are unsure about change by exploring their own values and goals. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clients’ existing resources and small, achievable steps to move toward desired outcomes and cope with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Simone works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Simone is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and they allow therapy to fit into daily life in a way that feels manageable for each client.