Family Therapy in Falls County, TX

Are you tired of fighting and feeling unheard or misunderstood in your relationships? Whether it’s your family, your partner, or your ex, we can work together to break unhelpful patterns and create happier, healthier connections. I help individuals who are trying to improve their relationships, build better boundaries, rediscover their authentic selves, and work through pain from their family of origin. I also help families work through problems and enhance their feelings of connectedness with each other.

I accept you as you are! In therapy, you'll find a safe place to just "be". And feel supported - no matter who you are, what you’ve been through, or what your current situation is. As a multiracial family member, I celebrate all diversity, am inclusive, and welcome all clients. Together, will explore what is holding you back from a more fulfilling relationship, job, or life. You will be given the opportunity and tools to make positive changes that support your needs and goals. Let’s start where you are. And see where you may go...

I am a bilingual (French Creole speaker) licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey and Texas with over 16 years of experience serving unique mental health needs. I have extensive clinical experience with children, adolescents, adults, and family/relationship issues.

Is your relationship struggling? A breach of trust or issues such as resentment, conflict, distance or ineffective communication can erode closeness & intimacy over time. Our closest relationships touch some of our deepest emotional wounds, which makes distance and disharmony feel so painful. As a couples & family therapist, I specialize in helping relationships navigate the tough times and find a pathway back to closeness.

My expertise is in helping individuals heal from trauma, abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, family issues, and adolescent/childhood issues. Many of my clients are struggling to cope with painful memories or relationships and desire to enhance coping, self-worth, communication, and healthy boundaries. I am TF-CBT certified and EMDR trained, both evidence-based therapy modalities. My goal is to use clients’ knowledge of themselves and what works for them in conjunction with my knowledge of therapy and my own compassionate and nonjudgmental nature to create a healing space that is most supportive for each individual client.

Are you finding yourself stuck, lost, unmotivated, or worried about your future? Are you struggling as a parent or partner and desire to move your family in a positive direction? Many have been there and I can help guide you through this season of life. I believe everyone has a journey that has led them to where they are today. Through understanding your own journey, we will work together to develop new skills, behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs that will lead to a healthy, productive, and meaningful life.

Are you finding yourself getting stuck in familiar, unhelpful patterns in your relationships? Is fear, anxiety, shame, or depression getting in the way of achieving your or your child’s goals? You are worthy and deserve to take time for yourself! You don’t have to navigate trauma, pain, anxiety or depression alone. Together, utilizing humor and compassion, we can explore ways your family system and past experiences shaped patterns of behavior that are now impacting your relationship with yourself and others. The time is now to honor yourself to get the help you need.

Hi! I'm Waju. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who loves working with young adults. I know life these days is not easy at times; trying to balance family, friendships, home life, and more. Many of today’s generation struggle to do those things while living with symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress or trauma. My goal is to help you and your family overcome these difficult times by connecting and walking along side you in your journey toward growth and change.

Dana is a Licensed Master of Social Work with a passion for social justice and six years experience in mental health. She started her career by focusing on survivors of domestic violence and worked in several family homeless shelters providing crisis intervention and mental health services. After expanding her world view by working in Youth Development in the Peace Corps, she attended New York University and provided therapy for foster children, adolescents, and families at the Coalition for Hispanic Family Services.

This practice is NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Please call if you are seeking help to make changes in your life. Many people have at least one area where they would like improvement. This might include mental well-being, addiction, intimate/parent-child/friend/work relationships, school/work life, etc. Sometimes it’s easy to know what needs attention in our lives; other times we find ourselves baffled by what is going on inside ourselves. My practice is about supporting you in identifying the kind of life you want and finding the best way to achieve that life. I am progressively oriented.

2 Spots Avail. Relating to people in an authentic, psychological way is my favorite pastime, and lucky for me it’s also my job! I’m an eclectic therapist who is committed to delivering the best ‘You’ based therapy we can develop together, utilizing our strengths, as well as theories and techniques along the way that support the changes you desire. I work from an LGBTQ+ Affirmative lens which helps all clients to strengthen and affirm their true Self. I embrace a person-centered and solutions focused philosophy, and rely on concepts from cognitive behavioral therapy, depth psychology, sociology, self-compassion and resiliency work.

My focus is on meeting the client from a holistic and integrative approach to therapy. There are many avenues to find motivation to achieve optimal health, as well as maintaining gains through recovery efforts. I find great passion in assisting the client to find their true sense of self (authentic self) through self-actualization, which includes self-image, self-esteem, and the ideal self. There's also a desire for positivity and purpose, healthy balanced thoughts, grounding and breathing through mindfulness, replacement of negative behaviors for positive, identifying strengths/solutions, and rewriting the story of their lives.

Listening, empowering & being present with my clients is what I am passionate about. I have about 7 years of counseling & clinical experience.My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents & individuals all ages including geriatrics. Some of the therapeutic modalities I have used with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, traumas or other mental health issues are Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Strength Based Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma Focused therapy. I don't believe in a "one size fits all" approach. I will help guide you & assist you in coming up with strategies to help conquer your life.

Immediate Availability- Successful therapy depends on the therapist's ability to connect with the client, understand their goals, adapt to their needs, and cultivate a safe, secure space in which to foster emotional awareness and personal growth. I strive to tailor every aspect of my integrative therapeutic approach to provide the individual, couple, or family with an experience that fully embraces these principles.

Are relationship challenges, parenting stress, bullying, anxiety, Military life issues, depression, work related problems, unhealthy coping skills, lack of value in yourself, boundaries difficulties, social awkwardness, and angry outbursts interrupting your life. Did you know that receiving help is just a phone call away. Are you Active Duty Military or a family member of an active duty Soldier. Did you know that there is non-medical counseling through Military One Source? Seeking counseling through Military One Source is free and confidential it allow soldiers and family members to seek treatment outside of your installation.

Accepting New Clients as of March 2024! I have a heart for supporting children, adolescents, and young adults during challenging seasons of growth. I know that relationships are fundamental to the success of the therapeutic process, therefore building a safe and trusting relationship with my clients is essential. I view the therapy process as uniquely as I view the individuals and families I work with. I aim to customize my approach to meet the needs of each of my clients.

When you begin to recognize that your enjoyment of your child seems to be decreasing while feelings of being stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed are increasing, early childhood mental health services can be an effective tool to get things back on track. Healthy parent/child relationships reflect secure attachment, responsive attunement, and mutual enjoyment. But many things can interrupt that process, even typical things like the birth of a sibling or starting school. These experiences can contribute to challenging behaviors in children that are difficult to handle. Therapy can help to restore connection and understanding.

28 year old Eliza, is the mother of 3. At 8 weeks postpartum, she is feeling overwhelmed. Her 4 year old was diagnosed with autism, and doesn’t dress or eat independently. This bright child is prone to meltdown or run-off in public places, and just when it’s time to go somewhere. His aversion to food, movement and clothing are sensitivities she experiences to a lessor degree. She’s exhausted, and needs to return to work soon. She’s concerned about the leaking of urine and pressure she feels in her pelvis. Jim, her husband wants their intimacy back, but she’s not ready. She wants to restore balance and ease to her life, and her body.

Fabeain Barkwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is immensely passionate about removing the stigma attached to therapy to help people discover the healthiest versions of themselves. With 10 years of experience working in the mental health field Fabeain has assisted clients in identifying strengths coping skills in multiple settings such as MHMR, residential treatment, juvenile justice, alternative education, primary care, substance abuse, inpatient acute/partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and advocate legislatively as an analyst on mental health policy.