Fabeain Barkwell, LCSW

CLINIC DIRECTOR

Charismatic & Intentional

With more than 15 years of experience working in the mental health field, Fabeain has assisted clients in identifying strengths and coping skills in multiple settings such as MHMR, residential treatment, juvenile justice, alternative education, primary care, substance abuse, inpatient acute/partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient.

No matter your concerns or fears about therapy, Fabeain will ensure you are provided with the non-judgmental care you deserve. You can be sure you will have individualized, compassionate counseling services that meet you where you are in your healing journey.

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 themselves they have ever been.

A Bit of the Personal

Fabeain grew up in Dallas, Texas and makes frequent trips up I-35 to visit his family. On the weekends, he can be found hanging with friends, cooking, going to the arcades & movies, or trying new restaurants.

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

  • College Students ^

  • Disabled

  • Fellow Therapists ^

  • First Responders & Veterans ^

  • Immigrants

  • LGBTQIA+

  • Neurodivergent

  • Parents & Caregivers

  • People of Color ^

  • Teachers & Helping Careers

Genders

  • Men & Women

  • Trans Folx

  • Non-Binary, Gender Fluid & Questioning

Issues & Concerns

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  • Coparenting

  • Coping Skills

  • Cultural Resiliency ^

  • Depression ^

  • Discrimination

  • Domestic Violence

  • Drug Abuse

  • Emotional Intelligence ^

  • Family Conflict

  • Family of Origin Issues

  • Gender Identity

  • Grief & Loss ^

  • Hoarding

  • Impulsivity

  • 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 ^

  • LGBTQIA+ Issues

  • Life Coaching

  • Life Transitions ^

  • 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)

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Antisocial Personality

  • Anxiety Disorders ^

  • Asperger's Syndrome

  • Autism (verbal / high functioning)

  • Bereavement

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Body Dysmorphia

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

  • Conduct Disorder

  • Clinical Depression ^

  • 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) ^

  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy ^

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

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

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

Take a break to go & 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.

Your mental health journey starts here.

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