Barnwell Counseling & Wellness Group

Barnwell Counseling & Wellness Group Over 15 years of providing a variety of mental health care and counseling services to individuals, couples, and families in the DFW area.

My name Michelle Barnwell. I have been a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Texas for almost 17 years. I earned my Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas in Arlington and have been employed by several agencies and hospitals in the DFW area as a social worker and a therapist. I provide a variety of mental health care and counseling services to assist you in achieving success and finding solutions to the obstacles that sometimes arise in life. I offer counseling services to individuals, couples, and families.

Repeat these affirmations to yourself 🧘🧠🌱♡ I am capable and worthy. ♡ I love my body and what it can do. ♡ I am strong a...
02/25/2026

Repeat these affirmations to yourself 🧘🧠🌱

♡ I am capable and worthy.
♡ I love my body and what it can do.
♡ I am strong and resourceful.
♡ I am confident and secure in who I am.
♡ I am building a life I love.
♡ I am in control of my choices.
♡ I am a magnet for success.
♡ I am exactly where I need to be right now.

Affirmations are positive statements that you can repeat to yourself in order to boost self-esteem, lessen stress, and increase overall well-being. Repeating positive statements like these ones help rewire your brain to think more positively about yourself. Let’s think empowering thoughts! 💪🏼

Read these, repeat the ones that resonate with you, and save some to come back to when you need to be affirmed. 💕

Two things can be true at once! 💞🤝Life is not always black and white, and when it comes to being the healthiest versions...
02/24/2026

Two things can be true at once! 💞🤝

Life is not always black and white, and when it comes to being the healthiest versions of ourselves, this truth remains important! Finding balance between what our head and our heart want to do can be difficult, but it’s very possible with consistent practice!

Part of emotional intelligence is understanding that two things can be true at the same time. We don’t always have to choose one option over the other; we can instead learn to find that there can be truth in multiple ideas at once!

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Happy Valentine’s! 🩷💗💕 Here are some reminders as we head into Valentine’s weekend.This week can be full of mixed emotio...
02/12/2026

Happy Valentine’s! 🩷💗💕 Here are some reminders as we head into Valentine’s weekend.

This week can be full of mixed emotions, such as joy, heartbreak, loneliness, contentment, and appreciation. Whatever you may be feeling, know that you are loved my many and a blessing to the world! Wherever you’re at this Valentine’s Day, remember that you are a beautiful individual with lots to offer and who is deserving of respect EVERY DAY, not just this week!! 🥰 We hope your weekend is filled with love and care!

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Reactive mindsets vs responsive mindsets 🧐 what’s the difference?🔥With a reactive mindset, you act quickly before you th...
02/05/2026

Reactive mindsets vs responsive mindsets 🧐 what’s the difference?

🔥With a reactive mindset, you act quickly before you think. This mindset acts on impulse, and fear is in the driver’s seat. Its central focus is REACTING in order to protect yourself. Here are some characteristics👇
• intense, immediate reactions
• allowing external events to dictate internal feelings
• prioritizing negative outcomes over long-term growth
• using blame or complaining

💭With a responsive mindset, you take a pause before you act and choose how you respond with intention. This mindset approaches problems with openness and curiosity, looking for learning opportunities when conflict arises. Its focus is on RESPONDING with intention. Here are some characteristics👇
• pausing to reflect before taking action
• being purposeful when you do decide to act and aligning actions with long-term goals
• approaching conflict with curiosity instead of defensiveness
• ability to be flexible

But how do you switch from a reactive mindset to a responsive one?
⏸️Pause - When triggered, take a 1-2 minute pause before you say or do anything and allow yourself to think through a more thoughtful action
🧘Self-Awareness - Take some personal time to identify what your triggers are and try to notice when you begin to move into defensive mode
🧠Reframe - Try and view conflict as an opportunity to grow rather than a problem to fear. When faced with a threat, stop and tell yourself, “What’s something I can take away from this that will shape me for the better?”

What do you think? 💕


(Adapted from 6secondseq on Instagram)

Let’s enter into the new year STRONG!! 💪🏼🥳 Have hope and know that though you can’t change the past, the future still li...
01/05/2026

Let’s enter into the new year STRONG!! 💪🏼🥳

Have hope and know that though you can’t change the past, the future still lies ahead and it’s in your hands! Change is still possible, what matters most is what you choose to do going forward. Let’s change our endings for the better. 💕

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It’s time to fill up your (holiday) cup 😊🎁💕This week, know that it’s okay and good to…❤️Set boundaries💚Ask for help❤️Slo...
12/22/2025

It’s time to fill up your (holiday) cup 😊🎁💕

This week, know that it’s okay and good to…
❤️Set boundaries
💚Ask for help
❤️Slow down
💚Rest
❤️Make time for things that bring you joy
💚Make new traditions

Hope everyone has a safe, joyful, and fulfilling week!





That’s what we call a growth mindset! 👏🏼🌱It’s totally okay and NORMAL to not be good at something the first time you try...
12/11/2025

That’s what we call a growth mindset! 👏🏼🌱

It’s totally okay and NORMAL to not be good at something the first time you try it! Give yourself grace and try to reframe negative thoughts into encouraging ones. Speaking negatively to yourself like this can cause you to see struggling as a roadblock, when in reality, you are resilient and can overcome it easier than you may think! Learning new things and struggling along the way can be so good for our brains! So the next time you feel “bad” at something, try to tell yourself that this is just new for you, and learning is just a fun part of the process. 🫶🏼🥰

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What’s on your wellness wishlist for this month? 🎁💝✨🎄As December begins, let’s all try our best to set intentions for ou...
12/04/2025

What’s on your wellness wishlist for this month? 🎁💝✨

🎄As December begins, let’s all try our best to set intentions for ourselves and stick to them!! 💕





Happy Thanksgiving week! 🍁🍂🦃 Use this fun bingo card to help yourself practice gratitude as we head into a day of thanks...
11/24/2025

Happy Thanksgiving week! 🍁🍂🦃 Use this fun bingo card to help yourself practice gratitude as we head into a day of thanksgiving and appreciation!!

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In case no one has told you recently, you are enough! 💛💖If you’re in need of some affirmations today, repeat these to yo...
11/20/2025

In case no one has told you recently, you are enough! 💛💖

If you’re in need of some affirmations today, repeat these to yourself:
💕I am enough
💕I am worthy
💕I matter
💕I am loved
💕I am valued
💕I am valued

🫶🏼You’ve got the strength to face the day!! 🤗





Quote of the week 💬💖Avoidance always feels easier in the moment, and it may make us feel better in the here and now. How...
11/13/2025

Quote of the week 💬💖

Avoidance always feels easier in the moment, and it may make us feel better in the here and now. However, when avoidance becomes a pattern, it has the tendency to only perpetuate our fear of whatever it is we are avoiding! Avoidance feeds anxiety, creating a cycle of: anxiety —> avoidance —> more anxiety —> even stronger inclination to avoid. 😰🙅🏼

Making the decision to take a small step of courage to act instead of avoid can feel super hard or scary in the moment, but it will make the next time you encounter that situation so much easier. Because, hey, you’ve been through this once before, and you’ve seen that it’s okay! 💪🏼

☀️Joy — that coveted emotion we all seek after!When going through difficult times, it can be easy to see others experien...
11/04/2025

☀️Joy — that coveted emotion we all seek after!

When going through difficult times, it can be easy to see others experiencing joy and wonder, “How are they just so happy? How did they get there? How can I experience happiness like that?” The truth about joy is that it’s not just some place you arrive at one day, and suddenly you’re joyful. True joy is a mindset that takes cultivating and tending to, just like a garden! Plants don’t appear overnight, but with the proper attention they bloom into something beautiful. Joy is the same way! 😊🌷🌱

So how do you cultivate joy?
💛Choose happiness in the face of negativity (Though keep in mind that happiness is not ALWAYS something you can choose. Major life events happen, and sometimes we need to feel our not-so-fun feelings in order to work through what has happened. Genetics, major life circumstances, and chronic physical/mental health issues all play a role in our ability to feel happy, but our intentional thoughts also play a large role in it, too! “Choosing happiness” is helpful for our day-to-day experiences, but it’s not always attainable, and that’s okay! Just always try your best.)
💛Practice gratitude consistently.
💛Accept the present and try to make peace with what “is” rather than what “should be”.
💛Practice positive self-talk — how you speak to yourself internally has a much greater impact than you might think!
💛Help others, engage in activities that bring you joy, and prioritize your relationships.
💛Nurture your physical and mental health.

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3212 Long Prairie Road Suite 300 Flower Mond
Flower Mound, TX
75022

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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