Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 109422
- NPI
- 1306448931
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Fanta supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-informed care
- Anger management
About Fanta
Fanta Hardwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 12 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, substance use, and women's issues.
She works directly with adults to strengthen coping skills and improve emotional regulation. Sessions involve talking through patterns, practicing practical strategies, and setting small goals that fit everyday life. The emphasis is on clear steps clients can try between meetings.
Hardwell describes her approach as trauma-informed and person-centered. That means she looks at how past experiences affect current behavior and works from the client's priorities. She offers adult anger management and support for people affected by substance use disorders.
She has additional experience in clinical sport social work and supports athletes dealing with anxiety, burnout, identity questions, and balancing sport with other responsibilities. That work uses many of the same tools she uses with other adults, applied to the sports context.
Sessions are practical and focused on actionable change. Hardwell helps people identify where they get stuck, introduce manageable coping tools, and rebuild routines that support emotional health. To start, she asks about immediate needs and then builds a short-term plan that can be adjusted over time.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Fanta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding patterns. One common approach she uses helps people notice triggers, practice emotional regulation, and build step-by-step coping strategies for anxiety and anger. Another approach focuses on trauma-informed care, which means paying attention to how past harmful events affect current reactions and working slowly to increase tolerance for difficult memories and emotions.Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your goals and preferences, try methods that match your needs, and adjust the plan together as progress or challenges emerge. Clients and therapist decide which techniques feel helpful and sustainable.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so appointments more easily match work or family schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises to phone or video formats depending on what the client prefers and what works best for the work being done.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, substance use, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is trauma-informed and person-centered, with an emphasis on practical coping skills and emotional regulation. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying small, doable strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on mental health and life transition issues.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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