Francine Sherwood, LCSW

Francine Sherwood is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She works in English and Hebrew and has practiced in Florida for many years. Her manner is respectful and compassionate, and she focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

Francine draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered methods, and narrative ideas to shape conversations. Sessions are tailored to each person's situation, with attention to immediate concerns and longer-term goals. She aims to build a working plan that fits everyday life and current limits.

With 32 years of professional experience, Francine has spent time supporting people dealing with caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and aging-related concerns. She also addresses body image, eating and food-related issues, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose.

People who come with intense stress, unresolved grief, or reactions after disasters can expect a trauma-informed stance and step-by-step strategies. Francine balances problem-solving techniques with listening that helps people tell their story and find meaning.

Sessions can include short-term goals or longer work depending on what the person needs. She encourages small, achievable changes and helps clients track progress over time.

How therapeutic approaches work online

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress so people gain tools they can practice between sessions.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and support. The therapist reflects what matters to the person and helps them set their own goals, useful when someone wants a calm space to sort out feelings. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and invites new perspectives, helping with identity, shame, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Francine will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then suggest options. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video can mirror an in-person conversation, phone may be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins or flexible scheduling. These formats allow therapy to fit around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations while still focusing on concrete skills and progress.