Simone Ferreira, LCSW
Licensed in California · 15 years in practice
Simone Ferreira is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California who uses direct, practical methods to help people manage life’s challenges.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 68347 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1932484037 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
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About Simone
Simone Ferreira is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California who uses direct, practical methods to help people manage life’s challenges. She brings 15 years of experience and a calm, down-to-earth style to sessions. Simone aims to make conversations easy to have, and she keeps a smaller caseload to give focused attention.
She blends straightforward approaches to address stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and adjusting to change. Simone also supports people coping with trauma, anger, compassion fatigue, and panic symptoms.
Background and approach
Her work includes attention to multicultural concerns, immigration and veteran issues, aging and geriatric questions, and relationship strains such as infidelity or blended family stress. Simone draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to create clear, short-term goals. Sessions often include practical strategies people can try between meetings and a focus on small steps that build confidence.
She explains tools plainly and checks in about what is and isn’t working. Her training includes a Master of Social Work with a concentration in mental health from Indiana University. Simone also holds a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences and an associate degree in Business.
She combines that academic background with years of real-world practice. People describe her as respectful and compassionate, and she emphasizes sensitivity to identity and cultural background. Simone welcomes conversations about practical problems and emotional strain, and she helps people plan realistic next steps.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Simone lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Simone names
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Online support
Online approaches that focus on practical change
Simone commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in online work. CBT helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety, low mood, or panic symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on finding small, workable changes and building on what already goes well in someone’s life.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help a person clarify what they want and strengthen their drive to make changes. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a joint process. Simone listens to goals and preferences and then together with the client decides which methods to try first and what to adjust over time.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people work face-to-face from wherever they are. Phone sessions can work when low bandwidth or hands-free conversations are needed. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, short coaching-style support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between meetings.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Simone commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, anger, and compassion fatigue among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, goal-oriented methods and clear tools people can try between sessions. The style is conversational and focused on small, achievable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience helping people navigate emotional and life challenges.
What credential and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available with her?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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