Anna Carpenter, LICSW
Trauma-informed relational LICSW
- Caregiver and parent support
- Stress and burnout help
- Veteran transition support
About Anna Carpenter
Anna Carpenter is a licensed clinician with six years of experience who practices from a trauma-informed, relational perspective. As an LICSW - a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - she centers connection, compassion, and the experience of being truly seen as the foundation for healing. Many people come to her feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unlike themselves, and she works alongside them rather than prescribing one-size-fits-all solutions.
She frequently supports caregivers and parents, veterans, and helping professionals who often carry heavy responsibilities for others and may struggle to prioritize their own needs. Her practice focuses on stress, burnout, trauma and PTSD, compassion fatigue, anxiety, life transitions, parenting and caregiver support, teen and adolescent concerns, and helping people navigate military-to-civilian transitions. In sessions she and clients explore the patterns that shape daily experience and make space for growth, clarity, and renewed resilience.
Anna’s style is grounded in warmth, curiosity, and respect, and she frames therapy as a collaborative process. She aims to meet clients with compassion while supporting them in building insight, practical coping skills, and meaningful change at a pace that fits their life.
She frequently supports caregivers and parents, veterans, and helping professionals who often carry heavy responsibilities for others and may struggle to prioritize their own needs. Her practice focuses on stress, burnout, trauma and PTSD, compassion fatigue, anxiety, life transitions, parenting and caregiver support, teen and adolescent concerns, and helping people navigate military-to-civilian transitions. In sessions she and clients explore the patterns that shape daily experience and make space for growth, clarity, and renewed resilience.
Anna’s style is grounded in warmth, curiosity, and respect, and she frames therapy as a collaborative process. She aims to meet clients with compassion while supporting them in building insight, practical coping skills, and meaningful change at a pace that fits their life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Anna Carpenter have?
Anna Carpenter has 6 years of experience.
Is Anna Carpenter a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LICSW. License details: MN LICSW 24362.
In which languages does Anna Carpenter provide therapy?
Anna Carpenter provides therapy in English.
Where is Anna Carpenter located?
Anna Carpenter is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Anna Carpenter as my therapist?
You can work with Anna Carpenter through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Anna Carpenter work with international clients?
Anna Carpenter does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Anna Carpenter cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Anna Carpenter uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client's perspective leads the work - this approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration and is well suited for people coping with life transitions, caregiving stress, or the emotional fallout of trauma. She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. Mindfulness therapy is another component of her practice, offering practical ways to build present-moment awareness and manage stress, burnout, or compassion fatigue.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Anna works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as circumstances and priorities change.
Online therapy with Anna is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from familiar surroundings.