Francine Woodcock, MD, LCSW-C

Francine Woodcock is a Maryland-based therapist with 36 years of professional experience. She holds an MD (Doctor of Medicine) and an LCSW-C (licensed clinical social worker - clinical), credentials that reflect both medical training and advanced clinical social work practice. Francine focuses on relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges and executive coaching, and she also attends to caregiver stress, communication problems, life purpose, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, women's issues and workplace difficulties.

She creates an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment, and she supports clients as they take the often courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Working collaboratively, Francine adapts therapeutic methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to fit each person’s goals and circumstances. Her practice emphasizes clear communication, practical strategies and steady support to help individuals, couples and families strengthen relationships and navigate life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Francine Woodcock uses a blend of approaches tailored to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values, accept difficult feelings and take practical steps toward a meaningful life - it is often useful for managing stress, life transitions and persistent emotional struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can help with communication problems, workplace stress and relationship challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so that clients feel heard and supported while exploring their goals and values.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Francine works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She draws on evidence-informed techniques and adapts them to each individual, couple or family.

Online therapy with Francine offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity of care. These options allow therapists and clients to work together consistently, while preserving the practical benefits of meeting from home or work with licensed professionals.