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Francine Sherwood, LCSW

Florida · 32 years in practice

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Francine Sherwood is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker with more than three decades of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida
SW3421 · expires March 2027
NPI
1164626677 · national provider identifier
Years in practice
32
Languages
English, Hebrew

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About Francine

Francine Sherwood is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker with more than three decades of experience. She focuses on helping people who are managing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and depression. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, and she adapts conversations to each person's situation.

Clients can expect straightforward, practical work. Francine listens first, then helps set small, achievable steps. She draws on Systemic Therapy to look at how relationships and environments affect a person, and on Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approaches to identify thoughts and patterns that keep problems going.

Background and approach

Sessions may include talking through past events, mapping how routines and relationships influence feelings, and practicing new ways of responding to stress. She also uses narrative and solution-focused ideas to help people reframe difficult experiences and focus on workable changes. This mix is meant to make progress feel clear and usable day to day.

Francine has experience with aging and geriatric issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, end-of-life concerns, body image, eating issues, and feelings like guilt, shame, or isolation. She also helps people coping with life changes and finding purpose. She offers services in English and Hebrew and works with international clients.

The emphasis is on creating a tailored plan that fits the person's goals and life circumstances.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Francine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Approaches Francine names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches work online

Systemic Therapy looks at how relationships, roles, and daily routines shape feelings and behavior. Used online, it helps map who and what influences stress or conflict so changes can be planned. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's own goals and pacing, offering a focused space to be heard and to build self-direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing new responses that reduce anxiety and depression.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work and happens together. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and recommend one or a blend of these approaches. That collaborative process makes it easier to try methods that fit your daily life and check whether they help.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different days and needs. Video is useful for full conversations and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or for short check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick updates, tracking progress, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options add flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving duties, or limited local choices.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Francine commonly address?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, chronic pain and illness, body image, and end-of-life issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is respectful and compassionate with a practical focus. Sessions combine listening with concrete steps drawn from systemic, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral ideas.

What is her background and experience?

She has worked in social work since 1980 and holds 32 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That background includes work with trauma, grief, depression, and aging-related concerns.

What credential and location information is on record?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida. Her practice listing is based in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Francine provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different scheduling and communication needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during sign-up.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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