Fabeain Barkwell, LCSW

CLINIC DIRECTOR

Charismatic & Intentional

Fabeain (he/him) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience working with clients in a variety of settings such as residential treatment, juvenile justice, substance abuse, MHMR, inpatient acute/partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient. Since 2022, he has led our amazing team of therapists and has since won a national Clinic Director of the Year award, and the clinic has also been recognized with a Best of Pflugerville award.

Fabeain is immensely passionate about removing the stigma attached to therapy. He utilizes a person-centered approach when working with individuals from adolescents to seniors, couples, and families to identify strengths, address challenges, and develop coping skills. Fabeain specializes in working with transitional-age adults and traditionally underserved populations living with depression, mood disorders, family conflict, anxiety, trauma, and more.

Education & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
NPI # 1568195220

Master's in Social Work,
University of Houston

Bachelor's in Psychology,
Morehouse College

What Fabeain Loves Most
about Being a Therapist…

The opportunity to help people transform into the healthiest version of themself they have ever been.

A Bit of the Personal

On the weekends, Fabeain can often be found traveling on I-35 to visit his large family in Dallas, his hometown. He also enjoys hanging out with friends, cooking, going to arcades and movies, and trying out new restaurants. Fabeain is also an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

Services Offered

  • Individual Counseling —
    currently ages 13+

  • Couples Counseling on Waitlist

  • Family Therapy on Waitlist

  • In-Person Therapy

  • Online Therapy / Telehealth

Populations Served

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Ages

  • Preteens (ages 10-12) on Waitlist

  • Middle School Teens (13-14)

  • High School Teens (15-17) ^

  • Young Adults (18-29) ^

  • Adults (30-64)

  • Seniors (65+) ^

Groups

  • Christians

  • Chronically Ill

  • College Students ^

  • Disabled

  • Fellow Therapists ^

  • First Responders ^

  • Immigrants

  • LGBTQIA+

  • Neurodivergent

  • Parents & Caregivers

  • People of Color ^

  • Teachers & Helping Careers ^

  • Veterans

Genders

  • Men & Women

  • Trans Folx

  • Non-Binary, Gender Fluid & Questioning

Learn more about Fabeain on
Psychology Today

Issues & Concerns

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  • Coping Skills

  • Cultural Resiliency ^

  • Depression

  • Discrimination

  • Domestic Violence

  • Drug Abuse

  • Emotional Disturbance

  • Emotional Intelligence ^

  • Family Conflict

  • Family of Origin Issues

  • Gender Identity

  • Grief & Loss ^

  • Hoarding

  • Impulsivity

  • Infertility

  • Infidelity

  • Abuse & Neglect

  • Adoption

  • Aging Issues

  • Alcohol Use

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety ^

  • Behavioral Issues

  • Body Positivity

  • Burnout

  • Cancer & Chronic Illness

  • Career Counseling

  • Childhood Issues / Trauma

  • Chronic Pain

  • Codependency

  • Communication Issues ^

  • Coparenting

  • LGBTQIA+ Issues

  • Life Coaching

  • Life Transitions ^

  • Marital Conflict

  • Men’s Issues

  • Negative Thoughts

  • Peer Relationships

  • Political Stress

  • Pregnancy & Postpartum

  • Problems in School

  • Racial Identity ^

  • Racial Trauma

  • Relationship Issues ^

  • Religious Trauma

  • Self Esteem

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Sexual Identity

  • Stress

  • Substance Use

  • Suicidal Thoughts ^

  • Trauma ^

  • Work/Life Balance

Conditions & Diagnoses

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  • Addiction (sober / in recovery)

  • Antisocial Personality

  • Anxiety Disorders ^

  • Asperger's Syndrome

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Autism (verbal / high functioning)

  • Bereavement

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Body Dysmorphia

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

  • Clinical Depression ^

  • Conduct Disorder

  • Disordered Eating / Eating Disorders

  • Dissociative Disorders

  • Gender Dysmorphia

  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder

  • Neurodivergence

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

  • Panic Disorders

  • Paranoia

  • Phobias

  • Postpartum Depression (PPD)

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) ^

  • Psychosis (minor)

  • Schizophrenic (minor)

  • Self Harm

  • Social Anxiety

  • Suicidal Ideation ^

Types of Therapy

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  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Person-Centered Therapy

  • Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy ^

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ^

  • Collaborative Approach

  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy ^

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Learn more about Fabeain on
Psychology Today

A Few Fun Tidbits

If you could be an animal for one day, what would you be?

A Wolf — they’re social creatures, strong leaders, and family-oriented. Plus, you could spend the day running with the pack & howling under the moon

When you're having a bad day, how do you turn things around?

Take a break to go and breathe, say a quick prayer, or find a snack

What’s one of your Favorite Places in the Austin area?

The Domain

What is a song that you pretty much know by heart?

Contagious by the Isley Brothers.

We would enjoy the opportunity to work with you. Please complete our New Client Contact Form to get started today. A member of our team will contact you within 24-48 hours to answer any questions you might have & schedule you with one of our therapists. If we’re not able to serve you, we’ll happily provide you with some external referrals.

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