Francine Sherwood , LCSW

Francine Sherwood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida, bringing over 32 years of professional experience to her work. Licensed in Florida since 1993, she has been involved in the social work field since 1980 and draws on long-term practice to support people facing trauma, abuse, grief, anger management, and depression.

She works with individuals across the age spectrum, adapting conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s unique circumstances and goals. Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while encouraging the courage required to pursue meaningful change.

Francine focuses on tailoring therapeutic dialogue and interventions to meet specific needs, offering steady support and empowerment throughout the process. She frames therapy as a collaborative journey aimed at helping people move toward a more fulfilling and happier life, meeting clients where they are and guiding them through practical steps toward improvement.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with a licensed professional

Francine Sherwood integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet a range of needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the individual's experiences and priorities guide the work - this approach is useful for exploring feelings, life transitions, and building self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping skills. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and reducing the ongoing impact of traumatic events and abuse, helping individuals work through painful memories and develop stronger emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Francine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules or when in-person visits are not practical. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide ongoing support, continuity of care, and timely access to sessions from different locations.