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Francine Owens, LCSW

  • Experience28 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Bipolar
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Francine

Francine Owens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with 28 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Background and approach

She blends evidence-informed methods to guide clients toward greater self-understanding and healthier patterns, drawing on a long clinical history and graduate training in social work. Her approach emphasizes warmth, respect, and compassion while focusing on practical strategies to reduce distress and increase daily functioning.

Owens integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) alongside cognitive and behavioral techniques to address long-standing habits and unhelpful beliefs that interfere with well-being. She also uses elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, EMDR, and other trauma-focused tools as appropriate.

In independent practice she aims to create an inclusive space that affirms diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and she partners with clients to set goals and try approaches that fit their needs and values.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Francine often draws on Internal Family Systems to help clients explore inner parts and their relationships, offering a way to understand conflicting feelings and develop more harmonious internal communication. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and build psychological flexibility through acceptance and committed action, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic relationship that supports growth and self-directed change.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then adjusts methods over time so therapy stays aligned with the client's needs and pace.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care, and they allow licensed professionals to use IFS, ACT, and client-centered techniques effectively in remote work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Francine commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, and also focuses on issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, family problems, codependency, and grief-related topics.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
The style is warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental, using evidence-informed modalities to help clients explore emotions, change unhelpful patterns, and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Francine brings 28 years of clinical experience, including work in independent practice and extensive training in social work treatment.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LCSW credential with license TN LCSW 3193 and practices in Tennessee.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she accepts international clients as part of her practice.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Clients may work via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preferences and scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English