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Frances Carpenter is a psychotherapist specializing in the care and treatment of young adults, college students, graduate students, and adults. Her focus areas include existential concerns, identity, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and International Student wellness.
Frances sees many students from Brown University and other surrounding universities, as well as individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. She is experienced in issues of identity related to family of origin and cultural heritage.
Frances has been in private practice for over 20 years. She received her Masters of Social Work from Smith College and her BA from Brown University, and completed a two-year post-graduate fellowship in student mental health at Yale University before starting her private practice.
Years of Experience: 36 years
College, International and Graduate student Mental Health - Specialized strategies for issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, cultural transition and anxiety and/or depression
Life transitions - Adjusting to college, new relationships, career transitions and direction; mid-life existential, relationship, and career challenges; losing one’s drive or burn out; learning self-care
Anxiety - Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks
Relationship challenges - Breakups, friendships, dating; feeling unsatisfied in your partnership; communication challenges; addressing issues of power and voice; contemplation of separation; questioning one’s place in the relationship
LGBTQ and gender identity issues - Includes coming out, relating to others, identifying and communicating needs, relationships, and family issues
Family of origin issues - Reflection on how family dynamics and values affect present day coping strategies and learning new tools to process stressors; e.g. parental divorce; identifying new strategies to process and/or express emotions that may differ from one's family norm
Identity issues - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity
Existential challenges / crises - Questioning purpose, spirituality, existence; finding one’s path and voice, especially when it differs from society's expectations
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
For those who would like to work with me but are not in network with the insurance for which I am a provider, I also accept direct payment.
"I can definitely recommend Frances Carpenter, LICSW, who sees many Brown students and whose work I know very well. She is wonderful and I highly recommend her."
- Stephanie Hartselle, MD • June 2016Small steps make a big difference. Start by connecting with Frances Carpenter today.