Francine Owens, LCSW
Licensed in Tennessee · 28 years in practice
Francine Owens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression.
License and registration
- LCSW, Tennessee
- 3193 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1093742710 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 28
- Languages
- English
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About Francine
Francine Owens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. She brings nearly three decades of clinical experience from Tennessee to her independent practice. Francine aims to help clients find clearer direction and a more meaningful life through steady, practical work together.
Her sessions are warm and respectful. Francine listens without judgment and keeps the focus on what matters to each person.
Background and approach
She encourages small, doable steps that build toward lasting change rather than quick fixes. Francine blends several evidence-based approaches to match each person's needs. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.
She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and guide actions that matter most. Emotion-focused methods are part of her work when feelings need space to be understood and processed. Dialectical behavior strategies help with emotional regulation and managing intense moments.
Francine adapts methods to the concerns people bring, such as relationship strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, or grief. She completed a Master of Science in Social Work at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. Francine combines that training with 28 years of experience to offer steady clinical care.
She welcomes people who want practical tools and supportive guidance. If someone is ready to begin, Francine helps guide the early steps so therapy quickly becomes useful and manageable.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Francine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Francine names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Using practical approaches online for real-life change
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and situations that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and teaching concrete skills to change them, which often helps with depression and anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and expressing feelings in a way that can improve close relationships and help with grief or intense emotional experiences.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Francine will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people work face to face from wherever they are, which is useful when travel is hard. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or a shorter way to report progress. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy lives.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Francine address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, as well as related issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, grief, and family conflict.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is warm, respectful, non-judgmental, and compassionate. Sessions focus on listening, understanding feelings, and making practical changes step by step.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Francine brings 28 years of clinical experience working in treatment settings and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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