- CBT techniques
- Narrative work
- Grief support
About Francine
Francine Sherwood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 32 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck after changes in work, relationships, health, or life stage. Her named concerns include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, with an additional focus on aging and geriatric issues and life purpose.
Francine draws from client-centered methods to build conversations around what matters to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift thought patterns that contribute to worry and low mood. Narrative and solution-focused approaches help people clarify small steps forward and rewrite the stories that keep them stuck.
In practice she talks through problems directly and helps people set short, practical goals. Sessions can include looking at daily routines, coping strategies for pain or illness, and ways to manage caregiver stress. She also addresses issues such as body image, eating and food-related concerns, guilt and shame, and impulsivity.
Francine has long experience supporting end-of-life concerns, hospice and bereavement matters, and the mix of emotions that come with chronic illness. She works in English and Hebrew and accepts international clients. Her work emphasizes clear communication, respect, and steady pacing as people decide what matters next.
To begin she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session so they can talk about goals and what to focus on next.
How Francine's therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people feel understood and keeps the work focused on their priorities rather than a fixed agenda.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy examines the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In short sessions this approach helps identify patterns that increase anxiety or low mood and replaces them with small experiments and practical skills.
Narrative Therapy treats personal stories as changeable. It helps people name unhelpful storylines and try out alternative ways of describing their experiences, which can open new options for action.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit the person’s needs. This is adjusted as work progresses so the plan can change if something isn’t working.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which session types are currently offered before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, to check in between appointments, or to use shorter video or phone meetings when attention or bandwidth is limited. Discussing practical details such as session length and pacing can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Hebrew
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and life purpose.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses client-centered conversation alongside Cognitive Behavioral and narrative techniques. Sessions focus on clear steps, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and practical coping strategies.
What is her professional background?
She has worked in social work since 1980 and has 32 years of professional experience as a clinician. That history includes work with trauma, grief, depression, and end-of-life issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida. She practices from that state and lists Florida as her location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are held.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the plan chosen.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That initial meeting is used to discuss goals and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.