- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Francine
Francine Owens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with 28 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Francine also focuses on adoption and foster care issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and relationship and communication problems.
Her approach centers on listening first and then helping people name the patterns that keep recurring. Sessions often include Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside cognitive and behavioral tools. She uses straightforward conversation, practical exercises, and emotional work to address intense feelings and relationship patterns.
Francine draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, EMDR, and related methods to give people options during treatment. She explains techniques clearly and checks in about how they are working. The focus is on changing unhelpful habits and shifting how people relate to themselves and others.
People who meet with Francine can expect direct feedback and structured practice between sessions when helpful. She welcomes questions about approaches before starting. Sessions move at a practical pace and pay attention to both thought patterns and emotional experience.
Francine maintains an inclusive practice and states support for LGBTQ and non-binary people. International clients can be seen in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name deep emotions and interaction patterns that keep repeating. In a few clear steps it focuses on the emotions that arise in relationships and on changing how people respond to those feelings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts or feelings. It uses short behavioral experiments and simple mindfulness skills to change how people respond to hard emotions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so a person can better understand their own hopes and choices; it supports self-directed change and clearer decision making.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Francine will discuss options and help decide what fits best for the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, and reduce travel time for appointments. Many people find that doing exercises and homework between sessions is easier when sessions are scheduled around daily life. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and pacing to work well in a remote setting.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related issues such as caregiving stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions focus on listening, naming patterns, and using practical exercises alongside emotional work. She combines emotional processing with cognitive and behavioral tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of experience in clinical social work and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) holding Tennessee licensure and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Francine accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify exact session formats.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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