Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Francine Sherwood, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW3421
- NPI
- 1164626677
- Experience
- 32 years
- Languages
- English, Hebrew
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Francine supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT techniques
- Narrative approaches
- Grief support
About Francine
Francine Sherwood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 32 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew and she accepts international clients.
Francine focuses on practical, conversational work. She listens for how problems show up day to day, then uses structured approaches to address them. That can mean learning specific skills, naming patterns that keep problems going, and trying new ways of responding to difficult feelings.
Her background spans decades in social work and clinical settings. Over the years she has supported clients dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, aging concerns, and end-of-life issues. She also works with people facing body image struggles, eating-related concerns, isolation, guilt, and control issues.
In sessions she draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Conversations move between listening, problem-solving, and practical skill-building, depending on what a person needs that week.
Practical matters such as communication difficulties, coping after disasters, and finding life purpose are part of her work. Francine notes that treatment plans are developed with each person, and she uses methods that focus on specific problems and measurable steps.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches can work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns. It involves open conversation, reflecting what a person says, and helping them make choices that feel right. This approach is useful for grief, life changes, and emotional struggles where being heard matters.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses concrete exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. CBT is often chosen when people want practical tools to manage worry or low mood.
Narrative Therapy examines the stories people tell about their lives and problems. By identifying and reshaping those stories, clients can find different meanings and new options for action. This can help with issues like shame, guilt, or identity changes after loss.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, test methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps in practice. Clients and the therapist decide together which combination of listening, skill work, and narrative work fits best.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, require less travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what session rhythm and setup would work with your daily routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Hebrew
DQuestions
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 areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and end-of-life counseling.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of client-centered listening and structured methods like CBT and solution-focused work. Sessions combine listening, problem-solving, and skill practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 32 years of professional experience in social work and clinical settings. That background includes work with trauma, grief, and aging-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida. Her practice location is listed as Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers