- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Simone
Simone Ferreira is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger, trauma and compassion fatigue. Simone keeps a smaller caseload and aims to be easy to talk with during sessions.
She uses practical, evidence-linked methods to help people manage difficult feelings and situations. Simone draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change patterns that fuel stress or anger. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify what matters most to a person and to support small steps toward change. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to find concrete next steps that build on what’s already working.
Her background includes an Associate of Arts in Business from LBCC, a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences plus 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. That education underpins a practical style that focuses on real-world problems.
Simone often helps people dealing with life transitions such as divorce, immigration stress, blended family challenges, and the effects of disasters. She also supports those facing prejudice, financial strain, veteran-related issues, and seasonal mood shifts.
Sessions are aimed at clear goals and usable skills. Simone talks through immediate concerns, teaches coping tools, and helps plan next steps someone can try between meetings.
How Simone’s approaches translate to online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety active. In a session Simone would work with a person to test those thoughts and practice different reactions. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own reasons for change and can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, realistic actions that can be tried right away to reduce tension and improve interactions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Simone collaborates with clients to choose which methods to try based on their goals and what feels workable. She uses the first sessions to set concrete aims and adjust the plan as people try new skills between meetings.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that suits a person, and remove travel time. It also lets people use exercises and worksheets in the moment, and to practice new responses where problems typically happen. Licensed professionals, including therapists, often combine talking, skill practice, and short homework tasks to help manage anger and related stress.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She addresses anger along with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include issues like jealousy, infidelity, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-oriented approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, setting small goals, and building coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in mental health. That experience includes work with a wide range of adult concerns and life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. Her training includes a Master of Social Work focused on mental health.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided through the platform used to schedule sessions.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.