Couples Counseling Therapists in Hutto, TX

As a counselor my primary focus is helping individuals live healthier and happier lives. I work with adults and adolescents in individual, couples or family counseling. Young adults are of special interest to me, but I also greatly enjoy my work with all ages. I counsel from a solution-focused perspective that addresses the needs and goals of the client with the primary focus of enhancing their life. Issues including anger, ADHD, relationships, depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug use, grief and more can be addressed in counseling. For both client safety and convenience, I am currently only seeing clients via telehealth.

I serve individual adults and couples in three areas; the beginning, middle and ending stage of marriage/relationships. I counsel client's suffering from an affair or betrayal as well as couples seeking a premarital course requirement. At every stage my client's health, well-being and overall quality of life is always affected by the relationship. Whether seeking relief from emotional pain or affirmation of a healthy relationship, my counseling can provide assistance. I have over 40 years of professional work and life experiences and education.

Hi there, I'm Shelley and I am an LPC-A. I hold a B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development from San Francisco State University and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. I am a member of the ACA (American Counseling Association) as well as the ACAC (Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling). I work with LGBTQ+, individuals, couples & families, and have extensive experience working with children 10+ and teens. I am also highly skilled in working with neurodivergence (including autism) in youth & adults, and the related thoughts and behaviors associated.

We all have our own path in life but sometimes we find we aren’t headed in a direction we expected. I will meet you on your path and help you continue your journey on your terms, so you can thrive in your personal and professional life! The best way to accomplish this is to partner with you to establish your goals and what you are willing to do to achieve them. We take a reality based person centered approach with everyone we meet to ensure your individual needs are met and our time together is productive. If things aren't headed the direction you want, reach out today so we can help you focus on the direction you want to go.

"All of us struggle with changes and challenges in our lives. My goal as a therapist is to provide encouragement and hope to my clients and to empower them with practical tools and techniques that facilitate positive growth. I communicate empathy and respect to my clients as well as a good sense of humor. I believe that much of our personal healing results from just feeling accepted and having someone who truly listens and seeks to understand. I encourage my clients to take responsibility for their thoughts, feelings, and actions and to be proactive rather than reactive."

Most people come to see me because they are struggling with emotional or personal problems that interfere with their fulfillment in love and/or work. I am interested in helping them grow their resourcefulness, become aware of patterns that are counter-productive and hard to shift, and develop more satisfying relationships. I like to work with adults of all ages, adolescents, and couples . The young adults and adolescents I see often have trouble navigating developmental phases with loved ones, or challenges with achievement. I continue to learn about new developments in my field, and regularly consult with other experts.

I have been serving adults and couples in the Round Rock/Austin area for over 10 years. My passion is working with adults with various different presenting issues, including loss and grief, marriage/relationship concerns, and trauma. It is my belief that a sound therapeutic relationship is a foundation for healing and I seek to provide that for all of my clients. Through this therapeutic relationship, and through a variety of treatment modalities including Object-Relations, Psychoanalytic, and Internal Family Systems, I strive to assist my clients in finding solutions to their concerns that work for their unique situations.

**My practice is currently full. Please email me to be placed on the waitlist ** Are you, or someone you know, feeling stuck and discouraged lately? As your counselor, my goal is to provide a warm, safe, and open environment for your thoughts, feelings, and presence. My passion is to establish support and guidance in an environment that fosters the opportunity for self-exploration and growth in the areas of your life that you feel need improvement.

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.

Welcome! I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a variety of concerns, such as trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship or behavioral issues, substance use, and life transitions. I am trauma-informed and person-centered, and I enjoy bringing a warm, creative, and holistic perspective to care. I have an affirming, conversational style, and I draw from various approaches and modalities, such as attachment theory and DBT, in my work with clients. With children, I utilize a developmentally sensitive and neurobiology-based approach to trauma, play therapy, and other experiential approaches.

I was born and raised in Austin, TX and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology from St. Edward’s University and completed my Master’s in Social Work with a focus in Advanced Clinical Social Work at Walden University. I have gained clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings during my 5 year tenure at Austin Oaks Hospital. I have experience working with clients ages 4 and up; treating suicidal ideation, psychosis, homicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, and trauma.

My passion and experience for helping others create a warm, trusting atmosphere where clients can share their stories and process their feelings. Each person is the expert on their own life, and so, together, we develop healthy strategies that will lead to emotional health, greater self-esteem, and improved relationships. My work is guided by the belief that all people have inherent value and can experience positive change.

If you're here, welcome! You've taken a big step! Relationships are hard at times and we live in a culture where it's simply easier to quit and start over than it is to work on ourselves and our contribution to our relationships. The problem with that tactic is that we end up doing the same thing over and over with different people without healing from our own past or trauma. If you're ready to start exploring your own patterns and contributions to relationships so that you can start making lasting change and stop hurting when things don't work out, you've come to the right place! Even if your here on your own, change is possible!

Now is the time to take a leap. Depression, anxiety, transitions, and even just everyday life seems to throw curves at us. I am a veteran therapist that can relate to all the above. Happiness is the end goal, but it first starts from within.

I use the knowledge and skills learned from various approaches to help you. My job is not to judge but to be respectful, compassionate and honest with you. It takes strength to ask for help. It takes time to improve. Change is possible if you are willing to work toward a fulfilling and happier life. I keep your needs in mind. I believe therapy is a team effort. It takes collaboration on both my part and yours for it to be effective. Stress, Anxiety, Grief/Loss Relationship Problems and Life Changes are issues most of us face at some point in our life. You are not alone. CBT, SFT, and ACT will start your journey to a different life.

I believe in meeting people right where they are in their lives. I seek the person within, in order to heal and mend any mental, emotional, and or physical challenges they may have. I provide my clients with support and encouragement in order to collaboratively come up with a strategic approach to their healing process, so that they may live a full and joyful life.