Francine Sherwood

Experienced LCSW offering compassionate, practical therapy

LCSW Florida

Experience: 32 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Hebrew

About Francine

Francine Sherwood is a Florida-licensed LCSW with more than three decades of experience in social work and clinical practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life transitions, and brings a compassionate, respectful stance to each person she meets.

Background and approach

Francine adapts conversations and care plans to fit individual needs, combining practical techniques with attentive listening so clients can explore change at their own pace. Her background includes long-term work supporting people through loss, anger management, and the complex effects of chronic illness and caregiving.

Francine draws on evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered methods, narrative techniques, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused interventions to address both immediate concerns and longer-standing patterns. She supports people coping with issues that range from body image and isolation to hospice and end-of-life counseling, always emphasizing empowerment and realistic steps toward improved well-being.

Francine offers services in English and Hebrew and accepts international clients, tailoring each engagement to what will be most useful for the person in front of her. Her practice reflects a commitment to sensitivity, dignity, and practical problem solving throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Francine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, creating a nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides the pace and focus of work. These approaches translate well to remote sessions, offering structured tools and empathic reflection that support measurable change and deeper self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Francine will work with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, values, and current challenges, and she tailors techniques over time as needs evolve. The clinician-client partnership shapes which tools are emphasized and how progress is tracked.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit consistent sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access support when in-person visits are difficult. The combination of thoughtful therapeutic methods and versatile session formats helps people pursue practical change from wherever they are.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?

She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and isolation.

What therapeutic styles are used in sessions?

Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to match methods to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

Francine has 32 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice, providing long-term support for a wide range of concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with licence number FL LCSW SW3421.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States or speak another language?

She accepts international clients and offers services in English and Hebrew, making cross-border arrangements possible depending on scheduling and availability.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how people engage with therapy.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEating and food-related issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Hebrew