Fanteema Barnes, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Therapist, and Small Business Owner in Middlesex County, NJ

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With over 20 years of experience in the social work field conducting research, providing therapy, teaching graduate students, and serving as a motivational speaker for college students, founder Fanteema Barnes has turned her passion for helping people into her own business.

The SWEET Network started based on her own desire to find friendship after moving to a new State.

Now it’s grown into much more.

It’s become a movement of empowering women to find their voice, speak their truth, and live their dreams by providing tools for personal and professional development through online individual and couples therapy, along with opportunities for women to network and socialize with each other, revolutionizing how women learn and connect.

Known as the Clarity Expert, Fanteema's main focus is helping women of color navigate through stressful circumstances like balancing work and family, starting a business, managing relationships, or dealing with racial trauma. She does this by helping them get clear on who they are, what they want in life, and how to get there.

Through her personal and professional journey, Fanteema has learned that you can't reach your goals unless you're willing to share what's wrong and take a leap of faith.

In her spare time she likes to read, walk, dance, try new foods/restaurants, listen to music, and meditate.

In addition to providing therapy services, Fanteema has an online clothing and accessory store with products that bring you hope, humor, and inspiration. Proceeds from the store go towards providing affordable online therapy to women of color and help Fanteema with her goal of creating a wellness center.

  • Work
    • Founder of The SWEET Network, LLC
  • Education
    • MSW, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service