Francine Sherwood , LCSW

Francine Sherwood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with more than 32 years of professional experience. She has worked in the social work field since 1980 and has been licensed in Florida since 1993. As an LCSW, she brings clinical training and a long history of working with people across the lifespan to support mental health and coping through life transitions.

Her clinical focus includes trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger management, depression, stress, and anxiety. She also addresses issues related to aging and geriatric care, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, body image, and questions of life purpose. Sherwood tailors conversations and treatment plans to each individual, adapting interventions to meet specific needs and circumstances.

She emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care, and views seeking help as a courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life. Sherwood aims to empower people as they work toward meaningful change, offering guidance and support while honoring each person’s pace and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Francine Sherwood uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, collaborative space where the individual’s priorities guide the work; this approach helps with broad concerns like life transitions, coping, and self-understanding. She also draws on trauma-focused therapy to address the effects of abuse, loss, and other traumatic events by helping people process experiences and build coping skills for emotional and behavioral symptoms. In addition, she uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Sherwood works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time to align with progress and changing circumstances.

Online therapy with Sherwood offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while accommodating busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic distance.