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Fanteema Barnes-Watson, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Fanteema is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Fanteema. View 32 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New Jersey, New York, and 1 more

Recent reviews

Fanteema is hands down the best therapist I have ever worked with. In the short time that I have been with her, we have done a significant amount of work dealing with my childhood trauma.

Reviewed May 2023

Offers variety of techniques Kind hearted Patient Feels very experienced & confident

Reviewed November 2019

More about Fanteema

  • 22 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

With the Internet having so much information, many people think it is easy to research their problems and find online tools to help them. What I have found over the years is that when people do this, they tend to work in isolation with no objective person to hear them and make sure they use the tools they found. This is why it is so important to have a therapist help you in your process of self-improvement.

So if you feel overwhelmed or unfulfilled, your online search has brought you to the right place. I can help you with emotional issues such as self-esteem, depression, anxiety, anger, and stress. I also help you with other areas of your life that become affected by these issues such as relationships, communication, parenting, work or your education. I am comfortable and have experience working with people of all faiths and cultures as well as being an LGBTQQIA (also known as "sexual minority") affirming therapist.

My counseling style includes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to help people make the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT involves learning about the issues like depression or self-esteem and completing exercises to learn your current mindset and how to change it. Mindfulness is related and is about being aware of yourself and living in the present moment as well as being focused on positive goals. Using these two strategies helps you to stay focused and adds accountability to prevent you from slipping back into old habits. Clients leave sessions with clarity on who they are, what they want, and how to get it, stress-free. My purpose is to help you stop surviving and start living! Still not sure if this is right for you? Take a look at the testimonials below to see what others have said about our work together.

I have over 20 years of experience in social work as a therapist, researcher, teacher, and trainer. I have worked in a variety of settings including inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, K-12 public schools, as well as colleges and universities. I also founded The SWEET Network, LLC (Supporting Women to Empower and Enhance Themselves): a counseling service that provides individual and couples therapy, specializing in women of color and trauma.

My goal is to provide you with simple tools to apply to everyday life.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression LGBT Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Family of origin issues Family problems Guilt and shame Life purpose Military and veterans issues Multicultural concerns Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Fanteema Barnes-Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093977274.

  • LCSW · New Jersey · 44SC05669100 · Expires August 2026
  • LCSW · New York · 083531 · Expires May 2027
  • LCSW · North Carolina · C013889 · Expires April 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Fanteema Barnes-Watson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

32 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Helpful Understanding Recommend Support Professional Anxiety Caring Easy

Fanteema is hands down the best therapist I have ever worked with. In the short time that I have been with her, we have done a significant amount of work dealing with my childhood trauma.

Reviewed May 2023

Offers variety of techniques Kind hearted Patient Feels very experienced & confident

Reviewed November 2019

She really helps me figure out strategies to overcome the obstacles I gave in my life. She compares me to other people’s scenarios and give me options that would be beneficial to my needs. I would 100% recommend her to a friend.

Reviewed April 2019

Fanteema is a fantastic counselor! A friend of mine suggested BetterHelp when I was at my toughest time in 2018, and being matched with her is the best thing that happened to me! She is so understanding, patient, sweet, and so funny too. She uncovered so many things about me that I didn't even realize. She is an outstanding and professional counselor and I am extremely lucky to have been connected with her.

Reviewed February 2019

Fanteema has been a major help for me when i was in Crisis. She guided me very efficiently and helped me resolve our problems in a mature and fun way. I am so glad to have met her. Thank you Fanteema.

Reviewed September 2018

Awesome person!

Reviewed July 2018

Ms. Watson is very kind and passionate about what she does. She replies in a very timely manner and always addresses my questions and concerns.

Reviewed June 2018

She is kind and caring and listens. Really understands you. This has been a great help to me.

Reviewed April 2018

I have been working with Fanteema for several months now and she has been nothing but a joy to work with. She listens to what I have to say and provides insight that I had never thought about before. Through her, I am gaining a more positive insight about myself and gaining more confidence. I highly reccomend her to anyone looking for a great support system!

Reviewed January 2018

I find Mrs. Barnes-Watson to be very knowledgeable about what my needs and issues are. She helps me understand what and why I do things which hopefully helps me modify the behavior.

Reviewed November 2017

Fanteema is a caring person who understands how to level with people about their concerns. Very knowledgeable in her field and I like how she always responds in a timely manner. It's only been a few weeks but she has helped me get to the bottom of my low self esteem and ways to cope with my depression. Highly recommended!

Reviewed November 2017

I have really enjoyed working with Fanteema. She constantly offers new ways for me to overcome my own struggles and is always there when I need her. She has been an unbiased support system in a time that was a little dark for me. I appreciate everything she has done to help.

Reviewed June 2017

A very kind and understanding person who is supportive.

Reviewed December 2016

Fanteema really helped me through a rough time that I was having regarding an ugly mix of anxiety and school stress. She is very easy to talk to, asks great questions, and really helps you to address your problems in an approachable way.

Reviewed August 2016

Easy to talk to and open up to

Reviewed July 2016

I was skeptical about online therapy but I believe now that it is possible to make progress. Fanteema has already started to help me think about things differently in a very short period of time. She's been very professional but also friendly and down to earth. She always addresses my issues no matter how many I bring up in one session!

Reviewed June 2016

Fanteema is extremely patient and understanding. I feel heard by her (even though this is completely based on typing to one another) and she gives great advice. I feel like Fanteema also knows the right questions to ask and is very encouraging to me in her responses to my thoughts.

Reviewed June 2016

Very helpful, friendly, and understanding. I definitely recommend Fanteema!

Reviewed June 2016

Very understanding and very helpful. Gave me great resources for my area for my situation. I would recommend to anyone.

Reviewed May 2016

She is good. She gives prompt responses. She does not simplify or marginalize your concerns. Her approach is practical and structured.

Reviewed April 2016

Fanteema is a great counselor. She never pressured me to share anything that I didn't want to and gave me realistic suggestions along with helpful resources such as articles. She's really a great help.

Reviewed March 2016

She is great!

Reviewed March 2016

She's a life saver. Very professional and to the point of getting to the root of your depression.

Reviewed February 2016

Fanteema makes me feel like a long lost friend, that I am glad to have back. I am looking forward to her messages, and she helped me a lot in this short time! Glad she was recommended to me!

Reviewed February 2016

Fanteema has been extremely helpful in my endeavor to overcome depression and anxiety issues. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed January 2016

Helped me through a very tough break up and career problems

Reviewed December 2015

Fanteema has been an angel. She provides great support and information for me. She is truly helping me get through this tough time.

Reviewed November 2015

She's great, checks in, always tries to help me with exercises, and always responds no matter what time I message her!

Reviewed November 2015

She has helped me to see aspects of myself which could use some working on, but most importantly, has helped reassure me that everything will be okay. That I am not as flawed and damaged as I thought I was, and has served as a major source of support when it comes to making life decisions. She has helped me reason through things, take calculated steps to ensure I'm moving in the right direction, and provided the encouragement I didn't even know I so desperately needed.

Reviewed September 2015

She's amazing! She is great at helping me see any situation objectively and I really like the exercises that she provides to help adjust my negative thinking.

Reviewed September 2015

Fanteema has been great so far...really listening to my needs and providing resources and activities that have really helped me address some core issues.

Reviewed September 2015

Fanteema is very helpful and encouraging. She has high empathy and capable in knowing our problems very well.

Reviewed August 2015

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Frequently asked questions

Does Fanteema Barnes-Watson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Fanteema Barnes-Watson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Fanteema Barnes-Watson speak?

Fanteema Barnes-Watson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Fanteema Barnes-Watson have?

Fanteema Barnes-Watson has 22 years of experience.

Where is Fanteema Barnes-Watson licensed to practice?

Fanteema Barnes-Watson is licensed to practice in New Jersey, New York, and North Carolina.

Does Fanteema Barnes-Watson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Fanteema Barnes-Watson does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Fanteema Barnes-Watson offer?

Fanteema Barnes-Watson offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Fanteema Barnes-Watson?

Fanteema Barnes-Watson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Fanteema Barnes-Watson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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