About Us
Our Mission
At The Well: Family Support, our mission is to empower families through education and support during life’s most difficult moments.
We are dedicated to affirming the value of life, fostering resilience, promoting healing, and strengthening families.
We work to normalize and destigmatize mental health, recognizing its vital role in family well-being.
Our Vision
We strive to bridge the gap between research and practice, creating a positive impact on the families we serve.
Mental health awareness is key to holistic family health, and we are committed to shaping a future where families can thrive in an environment free from stigma and shame.
Our Therapeutic Approach
At The Well: Family Support, we use evidence-based and relational approaches tailored to your goals.
We honor your values and experiences, offering therapy grounded in compassion, connection, and hope for growth.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Helps you notice difficult thoughts and feelings while acting on what matters most to you.
Attachment-Based Therapy
Strengthens patterns of trust, security, and connection in relationships.
Faith-Integrated Counseling
For those who wish to include spirituality, we respectfully blend faith and clinical insight.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact — and teaches skills to create change.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Supports trauma recovery by reframing beliefs that fuel guilt, fear, or shame.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Builds mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress-tolerance skills.
Family & Marital Therapy
Improves communication, empathy, and balance within relationships.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Fosters self-understanding and healing by bringing compassion to your inner “parts.”
Person-Centered Therapy
Centers on empathy and respect — you lead the process, and we support your growth.
Play Therapy
Helps children express emotions and develop coping skills through play and creativity.
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Increases insight into how past experiences shape present patterns and choices.
Psychotherapy
Encourages reflection, self-awareness, and lasting emotional well-being.
Social Work Perspective
Considers the whole person — relationships, environment, and community resources.
Structural Family Therapy
Clarifies roles and boundaries to strengthen family functioning and connection.
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Provides a safe, guided space to process painful experiences and restore safety and strength.
Insurance Accepted
We accept a variety of insurance plans to help make therapy accessible and affordable.
- • Aetna
- • Ambetter
- • Blue Cross Blue Shield
- • Cigna
- • Magnolia Health
- • Medicaid
- • Medicare
- • Molina Healthcare
- • Optum
- • TRICARE
- • United Healthcare
Private Pay & Out-of-Network
We also offer options for those who prefer to pay privately or use out-of-network benefits.
- • Out-of-pocket payment is available for self-pay clients.
- • Superbills can be provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
- • A sliding scale is available for clients who qualify based on financial need.
Please contact our office for help verifying benefits or to discuss payment options that fit your needs.
The Story of The Well
At a well in Samaria, a woman came alone, carrying shame and rejection.
She was used to being avoided, judged, and misunderstood.
But on that day, someone was waiting for her — not to condemn, but to see her, to listen, and to offer her something more than water in a jar.
That someone was Jesus.
In that simple conversation, He broke through every barrier — culture, tradition, and expectation — to show her that she mattered.
He offered her hope, healing, and a place where she no longer had to hide.
At the well, she discovered not just water, but welcome.
The Well: Family Support was named for this moment.
Like that ancient well, we are a place where anyone — from any background, in any season of life — can come and find acceptance, understanding, and help.
- If your kids are struggling…
- If your marriage has failed…
- If you feel buried under the weight of life…
- If you are battling anxiety, grief, or addiction…
- If you fear judgment for how you look, live, or love…
Come to The Well.
We believe every person carries a story worth hearing and a life worth nurturing.
We may not share the same journey, but we understand what it means to struggle.
Here, as at that well long ago, you will be met where you are — with love, truth, and acceptance.
Meet Our Team
Ashley Barksdale
Therapist
Anna Ramsey
Therapist
Shaylynn Nowland
Administrative Assistant
Maggie Moor
Client Advocate
Lisa Ballard
Social Media Manager
Join Our Team
The Well (formerly Barksdale Missions) is growing, and we’re inviting compassionate, skilled behavioral health professionals to join our mission-driven practice. We’re seeking licensed clinicians (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC) and Bachelor’s- or Master’s-level interns who are passionate about walking alongside individuals and families through life’s challenges — helping them find hope, healing, and lasting change.
Why The Well
At The Well: Family Support, you get the independence of private practice—without the stress of managing billing, credentialing, or administrative tasks. Step away from corporate systems and into a supportive practice that invests in your growth, balance, and purpose.
If you’re committed to providing high-quality, client-centered care and want to be part of a team that values empathy, integrity, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.
What We Offer
Flexible schedules to fit your life
Telehealth and hybrid/remote work opportunities
Private, fully furnished office space
Full-time or part-time options
A supportive, collaborative environment rooted in purpose
Licensed Clinicians
We welcome licensed behavioral health professionals—LCSWs, LPCs, and LMSWs—who are passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families.
For provisionally licensed clinicians, we currently do not offer licensing supervision; however, we do provide case supervision and professional support while you work with an external licensed supervisor to complete your hours.
We do offer supervision for Alcohol and Drug Counselors pursuing credentials such as the CADC or other designations through MAAP.
Licensed clinicians at The Well receive:
$1,000 annual Professional Development Stipend for continuing education, certifications, or supervision
Marketing & Referral Support (featured on our website and social media)
Administrative Support (billing, scheduling, and insurance handled for you)
Paneling Assistance (credentialing and insurance enrollment support)
Opportunities to facilitate groups and workshops
Mental Health Days and Self-Care Fund ($200 annual wellness stipend)
Peer Consultation Groups for ongoing professional support
Flexible caseload options to prevent burnout
Internship Opportunities
At The Well, education is a cornerstone of our mission. We provide a supportive, hands-on training environment for Bachelor’s- and Master’s-level interns who are eager to grow in the behavioral health field.
Our internship program includes weekly supervision, case consultation, and opportunities to participate in therapy sessions, groups, and community-based initiatives.
We believe in nurturing the next generation of social workers, counselors, and family professionals by offering real-world experience, mentorship, and education-based supervision that aligns with your university requirements.
Apply Now
Click the button below to apply. Please include your resume and cover letter.
In your cover letter, briefly note your highest level of education, your current licensure status, and a few sentences about why you’re interested in joining The Well and the work we do.