Frances Kalpakis

About

Meet Frances

Frances believes that everyone deserves to find their own voice and aims to provide a space where people feel heard, understood, and supported in navigating their path. Frances brings an open-minded and compassionate approach, incorporating CBT and ACT to her work with clients. Frances is especially passionate about helping individuals reconnect with themselves, strengthen their sense of autonomy, and navigate life transitions while staying aligned with their values. Before beginning her graduate studies in social work, Frances earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Philosophy, which shaped her understanding of how family, culture, relationships, identity, and larger social systems influence a person’s experiences. Her studies in trauma, feminist theory, and human behavior strengthened her belief that there is no single way to understand a person’s story. Frances understands that each person entering therapy has their own experiences, perspectives, and strengths, and strives to adjust her approach to suit their needs. Frances also has a growing focus on grief. She supports people grieving the loss of a loved one, as well as the quieter losses that often go unnamed: missed experiences, opportunities that never came, or a life that looks different from the one you pictured. She believes grief shows up in almost everyone’s life, even when no one calls it that, and that naming it can be the first step toward making room for it. Frances places a strong emphasis on building genuine rapport and creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel comfortable being themselves. Rather than assuming what is best for someone, she believes therapy should be a collaborative process that gives clients space to explore their experiences, recognize their strengths, and make choices that feel meaningful to them. She hopes to support adults experiencing life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges, stress, and identity exploration, as well as those hoping to gain a better sense of control in their lives. She is supervised by Liat Fruman, LCSW.