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- Trauma informed care
- Anger management
- Substance use support
About Fanta
LCSW in Texas with 12 years of clinical experience, Fanta Hardwell focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. She works with adults on substance use concerns and relationship problems. Sessions are conducted in English and grounded in trauma-informed, person-centered practice as described in her biography.
Fanta helps people build coping skills and improve emotional regulation. She pays attention to patterns that get in the way of daily functioning and supports clients who are managing substance use and recovery. She also offers adult anger management and trauma-informed care for people affected by crime.
Her background includes work with athletes on sport-related mental health and identity concerns. That work addresses performance pressure, burnout, balancing sport with everyday life, and relationship difficulties that affect athletic participation. Sport-focused sessions use the same trauma-aware, person-centered principles she applies elsewhere.
In sessions she focuses on concrete skills and practical steps. That can include learning emotion regulation strategies, practicing communication techniques, and identifying unhelpful patterns that contribute to shame or avoidance. She frames work around the client’s goals and strengths rather than imposing a fixed plan.
Fanta’s practice recognizes common issues such as abandonment and attachment difficulties, codependency, impulsivity, and substance use. She also works with concerns like life purpose, self-love, smoking or vaping cessation, and women's issues. People are invited to start with a short intake to clarify goals and choose the next steps.
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Therapeutic approaches and working online
Fanta’s biography describes her practice as trauma-informed and person-centered. Trauma-informed care means paying attention to past harm and how it affects current feelings and behavior; it helps people who have experienced abuse or crime process those impacts and reduce retraumatizing patterns. Person-centered work focuses on the client’s goals and strengths, using listening and collaboration to guide which skills and strategies to try.Finding the best approach is part of the early sessions. She will work with the client to identify goals, trial techniques, and adjust methods based on how well they fit the person’s needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether more skills-based work, trauma-focused work, or support around substance use and recovery is the priority.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use virtual meetings to practice skills, review progress, and schedule regular follow-ups while helping clients integrate changes into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include substance use, attachment issues, codependency, and women's issues.
How does she approach therapy?
Her work is described as trauma-informed and person-centered. Sessions emphasize practical coping skills, emotion regulation, and identifying unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience as noted in her biography.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.