- Compassionate listening
- Practical coping skills
- Longterm experience
About Francine
Francine Sherwood is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She works with adults who are dealing with trauma, loss, chronic illness, caregiver strain, and the ongoing effects of difficult events. Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew and Francine accepts international clients.
Francine has been licensed as an LCSW in Florida since 1993 and brings more than three decades of social work experience. She draws on practical methods that focus on the person in front of her rather than one rigid approach. Conversations and goals are shaped around each person’s needs and pace.
Her style centers on listening carefully and treating people with respect and sensitivity. She helps clients talk through painful events, make sense of what happened, and find ways to cope day to day. That can mean addressing anger, feelings of isolation, body image worries, or struggles with control and impulsivity.
Francine uses tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, narrative techniques, and solution-focused approaches. She also applies trauma-focused methods when past harm is part of the picture. Together with clients she builds a plan that connects helpful skills to concrete life goals.
Many people seek her support during periods of caregiving, chronic illness, aging concerns, or after a disaster or loss. She aims to empower clients to make changes that fit their values and routines. To begin, she asks about what matters most and designs steps clients can take between sessions.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of the therapist. It helps people who need a supportive space to sort through feelings and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, zeroes in on patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Narrative Therapy helps people tell and reframe the stories they carry, which can be useful after trauma or major life change.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Francine discusses goals and preferences with each person and tailors methods to fit those needs. That process is collaborative - she helps clients try techniques, see what helps, and adjust the plan over time.
The therapist’s biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use approaches like CBT and narrative work from wherever they are, while keeping appointments consistent with their daily schedule.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Hebrew
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Francine help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and issues related to aging.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is person-centered and down-to-earth. She listens first, then combines practical skills and conversational work to address immediate concerns and long-term goals.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has over 32 years of professional experience in social work and has held her Florida LCSW since 1993.
Where is she licensed and located?
Francine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida. She lists Florida as her primary location.
What languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does pricing and payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.