- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Parenting support
About Fern
Fern Simon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Recredentialed (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 30 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, and self-esteem issues. Fern also addresses family of origin issues and a range of related concerns such as attachment and communication problems.
She focuses on practical, straightforward conversations about how early family roles and expectations still affect daily life. Sessions tend to look at patterns people repeat, how those patterns show up in relationships, and small changes that can shift those dynamics. Fern uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide that work and keeps explanations plain and direct.
Over her career she has supported people dealing with divorce and separation, blended family questions, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, addiction and domestic violence aftermath, and feelings of emptiness or abandonment. That breadth gives her experience with complex, overlapping problems that often trace back to family roots.
Fern frames therapy as collaborative problem-solving rather than a lecture. She helps people build coping skills, improve communication, and rethink long-standing roles they inherited from family. Sessions also address concrete issues like body image, control struggles, and navigating major life transitions.
Her practice is based in New York and sessions are conducted in English. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Fern works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address relationship patterns and family of origin concerns. One common approach focuses on identifying repeating behaviors and roles learned in childhood, then trying small behavioral changes to test what feels different. This helps people notice how old rules still shape choices and relationships.Another approach centers on building practical coping skills for anxiety and stress. That includes short, teachable exercises for calming, grounding, and slowing down reactivity so conversations can be clearer. These skills are used alongside communication practice to improve how people ask for needs and set boundaries.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Fern treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help clients decide which techniques match their goals and preferences. She regularly checks in and adjusts the focus based on what the client reports and how their daily life changes.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist during the matching questionnaire or first session about what session length and format will fit into your schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and self-esteem. Many clients also seek help for family of origin and attachment-related patterns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical, concrete work. Conversations look at patterns, coping skills, and clearer communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW-R practicing in New York. Sessions are offered from her New York practice.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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