Chloe Smith-Ferguson , LCSW

Chloe Smith-Ferguson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who guides people in identifying and working toward the goals they set for their lives. She focuses on practical steps such as strengthening coping skills, exploring and processing emotions, reframing unhelpful thoughts, and developing actionable plans that fit each person’s circumstances. Chloe describes her role as a guide who supports the expertise clients hold about their own lives while offering evidence-informed techniques and structured interventions.

Her clinical orientation blends cognitive behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic perspectives, and she has received specific training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She also holds certification in social skills training and completed an Interprofessional Fellowship with the Veterans Health Administration, where she provided both individual and group therapy.

Chloe works with a wide range of concerns, including situational anxiety, depression, stress, chronic and persistent mental illnesses from psychosis to mood disorders, and other challenges across the lifespan. She has experience supporting people ages 12 to 75 from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, using tailored approaches to help them move toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Chloe Smith-Ferguson uses several structured approaches to support people in remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical strategies to change those patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday stressors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility through acceptance and committed action, which can be useful for managing difficult emotions and increasing engagement with meaningful activities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindful awareness, and it can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chloe works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting tactics over time so therapy remains relevant and practical. Licensed professionals and therapists generally use this kind of teamwork to tailor care rather than relying on a single technique.

Online therapy with Chloe is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from home, to maintain continuity of care, and to use brief or longer session formats depending on what works best for the individual.