Chloe Smith-Ferguson, LCSW

Chloe Smith-Ferguson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with people to clarify their goals and take practical steps toward the life they want. She draws on a mix of evidence-based therapies and a client-centered stance to help individuals build coping skills, explore emotions, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and create actionable plans. Chloe emphasizes that each person is the expert on their experience and offers guidance and support to help them move forward.

She completed an Interprofessional Fellowship with the Veterans Health Administration where she provided both individual and group therapy, and she has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She is also certified in Social Skills training. Chloe’s experience includes working with situational anxiety, depression, stress, and chronic or persistent mental illnesses, with clinical work spanning issues from psychosis to mood disorders.

Chloe has worked with clients ages 12 through 75 and across diverse backgrounds and life circumstances. She aims to make the process of seeking help approachable and practical, and she welcomes questions from prospective clients who want to learn more about her approach and how therapy might fit their needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Chloe integrates several evidence-based methods to address a wide range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress, and it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) blends acceptance strategies with values-based action, helping clients reduce the struggle with difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can be helpful for mood instability, intense emotions, and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chloe collaborates with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts techniques from these approaches to find the best fit for each person’s situation.

Online therapy with Chloe is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for clients with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care while making it easier for clients to attend sessions and practice skills between meetings.