About

Dr. Simon N. Ferber is a licensed clinical psychologist in California with expertise in psychological assessment and treatment. As a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) with the California Division of Workers' Compensation Medical Unit and a POST-eligible Peace Officer Evaluator, his specialization includes trauma and stress management, first responder issues, and workers' compensation.

With a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from California State University Northridge, Dr. Ferber has furthered his education with specialized training in neuropsychological assessment from UC Berkeley Extension, police and public safety psychology from Palo Alto University, and EMDR through the EMDR International Association.

Dr. Ferber has provided treatment to survivors of critical incidents, workplace violence, mass casualty events, and other high-impact traumatic experiences. He has conducted resilience-based outreach through site visits to military bases and crisis scenes. Through this work, he has gained experience with classical and innovative trauma-focused treatments, including biofeedback techniques and resilience protocols. He has gained experience with treatment protocols for individuals in the acute phase of trauma, including those used for soldiers actively deployed in the field. His firsthand experiences in conflict-affected communities have further deepened his understanding of psychological resilience and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

Dedicated to providing specialized psychological services, Dr. Ferber helps individuals navigate challenges and build fulfilling lives. His approach incorporates evidence-based therapies, customized to each client’s needs.

Areas of Specialized Expertise

Trauma and Stress Management
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Training: (EMDR International Association)
- Advanced EMDR Training: Memory Reconsolidation and Flash Technique (UK EMDR Association)
Workers' Compensation Evaluations
- Qualified Medical Evaluator (California Division of Workers' Compensation)
Public Safety Evaluations
- POST-Eligible Peace Officer Evaluator (California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training)
- Specialized Training:
  - Police and Public Safety Psychology (Palo Alto University)
  - Police Candidate Suitability Evaluations (Palo Alto University)
  - Fitness for Duty and Return to Work Evaluations (Palo Alto University)
Neuropsychological Assessment
- Certificate in Neuropsychological Assessment (UC Berkeley Extension)
Veteran Services
- Compensation and Pension Evaluations Certification (Department of Veterans Affairs)
- Military Sexual Trauma and the Disability Examination Process (Department of Veterans Affairs)

*Full CV available upon request

Education

Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)

California School of Professional Psychology / Alliant International University, San Francisco (APA Accredited)

Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology (MA)

California State University Northridge

Professional Affiliations

California Psychological Association (CPA)
- Forensic Psychology, Police and Public Safety, Industrial Medicine
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF)
Society for Police and Criminal Psychology (SPCP)
Association of Jewish Psychologists (AJP)

Publications

Ferber, S. N. (2017). Fear of intimacy in men: Masculine emotional restrictiveness and the role of interpersonal flexibility [ProQuest Information & Learning].(Vol. 77, Issue 11–B(E)).
Bokarius, V. Ferber, S. N. (2015). Treating Insomnia. Directions in Psychiatry, 35, 163-182.
Slepian, M. L., Ferber, S. N., Gold, J. M., & Rutchick, A. M. (2015). The cognitive consequences of formal clothing. Social Psychological And Personality Science, 6(6), 661-668. doi:10.1177/1948550615579462
Danzer, G. & Ferber, S. N. (2014). Differential therapeutic responses to DBT skills training and validation: A case study. Psychology, 5, 664-675. doi:10.4236/psych.2014.57078.
Danzer, G., & Ferber S. N. (2014). Dilemmas in the treatment of borderline personality disorder. In Therapeutic Treatments for Vulnerable Populations: A Training Workbook. (pp. 75-114). Nova Sciences: Hauppauge, NY: Nova Sciences.
Ferber, S. N. (2012) Discrimination in relation to emerging adults' depression and anxiety: ethnic identity and rumination as potential mediators and moderators

Selected Media Coverage

Noguchi, Yuki. (2016, March 18). Power Suits: How Dressing For Success At Work Can Pay Off. NPR: Morning Edition. Retrieved from http://www.npr.org/2016/03/18/469669877/power-suits-how-dressing-for-success-at-work-can-pay-off
Gregoire, Carolyn. (2015, May 2). Dressing Better Can Change The Way Your Brain Works. The Huffington Post. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/02/wearing-a-suit-psychology_n_7188356.html
Pinsker, Joe. (2015, April 30). Wearing a Suit Makes People Think Differently. The Atlantic. Retrieved from http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/04/wearing-a-suit-makes-people-think-differently/391802

Business Information
Ferber Psychology is a certified California Small Business and Local Small Business Enterprise.

Los Angeles County Vendor ID 218978

Small Business#: 2040629
Local Small Business Enterprise: #096849

SAM Unique Entity ID: P5LKN9WBCMQ7

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