Dr. Simon N. Ferber
Encino, CA 91436
Dr. Simon Ferber is a clinical and forensic psychologist with 15 years of experience in psychological assessment and 14 years evaluating psychological injuries in litigation contexts. His expertise includes psychological injury, emotional distress, and functional impairment, with particular focus on environmental and occupational stressors. He routinely addresses causation, prognosis, treatment planning, and apportionment to pre-existing conditions. Dr. Ferber has treated individuals exposed to environmental and occupational hazards using evidence-based interventions and has provided deposition testimony in personal injury and psychological damage cases. He also conducts QME, SIBTF, and public safety evaluations throughout California. Inquiries regarding case consultation are welcome.
- Disability
- Emotional Distress
- Emotional Trauma
- Fitness for Duty Evaluation
- Forensic Psychology
- Malingering
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Psychology
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Harassment/Discrimination
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: >Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Clinical Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology / Alliant International University (APA Accredited)
>Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Psychology
California State University, Northridge
>Certificate in Applied Forensic Psychology, The Chicago School
>Certificate in Neuropsychological Assessment, UC Berkeley Extension
>Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), California Division of Workers' Compensation
>POST-Eligible Peace Officer Evaluator, California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
>Specialized Police and Public Safety Training, Palo Alto University
>EMDR Training, EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
>Advanced EMDR Training, UK EMDR Association
>Certified Compensation and Pension (C&P) Evaluator, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
>Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Specialist, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Society for Police and Criminal Psychology (SPCP)
Association of Jewish Psychologists (AJP)
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Ferber, S. N. (2026). The culture of masculinity in first responders: Impact on help-seeking, self-report, and psychological assessment after trauma exposure. Continuing education course. Mindset Continuing Education. https://www.mindsetce.com
Dempsey, R., Ferber, S., et al. (2016). California Cultures, and the Social and Psychological Implications of Socioeconomic Status. Continuing Education in Psychology, Alliant International University, San Francisco.
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. - Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Workers' Compensation
Fitness for Duty
Law Enforcement
Disability
Sexual Abuse / Trauma
Wrongful Death
Emotional Distress
Insurance / Disability Claims
Available Upon Request