- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship dynamics
- Trauma and abuse
About Fern
Fern Simon is a New York LCSW-R with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, and self-esteem difficulties. Fern also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what is happening and decide what to try next. Sessions focus on practical coping skills alongside reflection about patterns that keep problems repeating. Fern often helps clients sort through communication problems and control issues that affect relationships and daily life.
Her practice includes work with people facing divorce or separation, substance use concerns, domestic violence aftermath, and the effects of disasters. She pays attention to aging and geriatric issues as well as blended family dynamics and the strain of caregiving.
Clients can expect a steady, experienced clinician who balances problem-solving with attention to emotions. Fern draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and to build skills for managing symptoms and improving interaction patterns.
She offers sessions in English from her New York practice. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Approach-focused online sessions and practical skills
Fern uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on painful emotions and relationship patterns. One approach she draws on emphasizes learning concrete coping skills to manage anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, behavioral tasks, and step-by-step problem solving. Another approach focuses on tracing interpersonal patterns and attachment wounds so people can understand recurring conflicts and try different ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Fern treats the selection as collaborative and will help clients test what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods based on how someone responds and on the practical barriers they bring to sessions.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered. Confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy days, shortening commute time, or keeping check-ins brief during a work break. Online work can make it easier to maintain regular appointments and to practice skills between sessions while still getting guidance from an experienced therapist.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self-esteem difficulties, plus related family and attachment concerns.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical coping skills to help people name painful feelings and decide on steps to manage them.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Fern has 30 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and interpersonal problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a New York LCSW-R and practices in New York.
Can someone work with her in another country or language?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.