Fern Simon
Compassionate therapy for life transitions and emotional healing
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About
Fern Simon is a New York therapist with 30 years of experience supporting people through challenging emotions, major life transitions, and the day-to-day stressors that can feel hard to manage alone. She is an LCSW-R, which means she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an advanced New York credential focused on clinical practice.
Her work centers on helping clients make sense of relationship patterns, reduce stress and anxiety, and recover from the impact of trauma and abuse while strengthening self-esteem and personal growth. She offers a compassionate, steady presence where clients can explore what they are feeling, understand what is driving their reactions, and practice healthier coping strategies that fit their lives.
Fern also supports concerns such as social anxiety, communication challenges, and broader interpersonal dynamics, with attention to each person’s history and current circumstances. Her practice is attuned to older adults, young professionals, and individuals seeking a faith-aligned therapy experience. Throughout the process, she emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients reconnect with inner strengths, build self-acceptance, and move toward meaningful change.
Her work centers on helping clients make sense of relationship patterns, reduce stress and anxiety, and recover from the impact of trauma and abuse while strengthening self-esteem and personal growth. She offers a compassionate, steady presence where clients can explore what they are feeling, understand what is driving their reactions, and practice healthier coping strategies that fit their lives.
Fern also supports concerns such as social anxiety, communication challenges, and broader interpersonal dynamics, with attention to each person’s history and current circumstances. Her practice is attuned to older adults, young professionals, and individuals seeking a faith-aligned therapy experience. Throughout the process, she emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients reconnect with inner strengths, build self-acceptance, and move toward meaningful change.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 30
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LCSW-R 045230
- NPI Number: 1760511554
- License: LCSW-R (New York)
Evidence-Based Support, Delivered Online
Fern Simon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients navigate concerns like stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. In online therapy, she may draw from skills-based strategies that focus on identifying stress patterns, practicing new coping tools, and applying them in real life, especially when anxiety or overwhelm starts to take over.Her work also supports insight and growth by exploring relationship dynamics, communication habits, and the impact of past experiences on present-day choices. For clients working through trauma, the focus can include building steadiness and emotional regulation, strengthening a sense of safety in daily life, and moving at a pace that feels manageable.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Fern collaborates with each client to clarify goals, understand preferences, and adjust the focus over time, so sessions feel relevant and supportive rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety can make it easier to keep momentum between sessions, fit support into a busy schedule, and access care from wherever is most convenient.
How much experience does Fern Simon have?
Fern Simon has 30 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Fern Simon a licensed therapist?
Yes. Fern Simon is licensed in New York as an LCSW-R (NY LCSW-R 045230).
In which languages does Fern Simon provide therapy?
Fern Simon provides therapy in English.
Where is Fern Simon located?
Fern Simon is located in New York.
How can I work with Fern Simon as my therapist?
You can work with Fern Simon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on your needs and scheduling.
Does Fern Simon work with international clients?
No. Fern Simon does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Fern Simon cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.