Meet Our Team

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Clinical Director

 The clinical staff of Wellspring is led by Lynda Barron, PhD, LPC. Lynda is a Licensed Professional  Counselor with over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, life  coaching, motivational services, chemical dependency treatment and  mental health management. She specializes in the treatment of adults and  families for the treatment of depression, anxiety, learning  difficulties, trauma, and addictions. Lynda provides clinical oversight  for all therapists working within the Wellspring program. Lynda attended  Trinity College in Florida as part of her undergraduate education. She  has a Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty  University, a PhD in Psychology from Northcentral University, and is  licensed as a professional counselor in the State of Georgia. 

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Program Director

 Barry Barron, MA, LPC contributes  over 30 years of experience in ministerial counseling to the ongoing  program of Wellspring. Barry earned his Bachelors degree in Biblical  Studies from Trinity College in Florida and a Bachelors degree in  Religion from Mercer University in Atlanta, Georgia.  He has a Masters  Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and is  licensed in professional counseling. He specializes in relationships,  and marital and family issues, as well as working with adolescents and  children. 

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Clinical Supervisor

 Jennifer earned her Master's Degree  in Psychology from Argosy University. She has 17 + years of experience  working with adults, children, and adolescents, including those with  chronic and severe mental illness. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma  Professional, as well as a Certified Addiction Counselor. She  specializes in women's issues, trauma, and addiction. 

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Clinical Coordinator 

 Kourtney has been with Wellspring  since 2014 and serves as Clinical Coordinator for the practice. She is a  graduate of Walden University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental  Health Counseling and has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Fort Valley State University. Kourtney has a passion for working with individuals and families to facilitate the development of coping skills necessary for dealing with challenging issues. She is licensed in the state of Georgia as an Licensed Professional Counselor and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Psychology in Behavioral Health Leadership degree at Walden  University.  

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 Amanda Prior is a Licensed  Professional Counselor licensed in the State of Georgia. She has about  10 years of experience working with at risk youth, residential  treatment, and drug court. Amanda has a Bachelors Degree in Sociology  from Kennesaw State University and a Masters Degree in Professional  Counseling from Grand Canyon University.  She has experience in working  in both individual and group therapy settings, and specializes in  working with adolescents, families, couples, boundary setting and  communication. 

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 Jan Butze is an Licensed  Professional Counselor licensed by the State of Georgia. Jan has a  Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia and a  Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University  of North Georgia. Jan began at Wellspring in April of 2015 and has been  involved with Wellspring for about a year and a half, and looks forward  to continuing her career as a member of our team. Jan has experience  conducting group sessions as well as individual and family counseling  and thus far, has experience working with adults, children and  adolescents, and families. She has worked with clients on addiction,  trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, bipolar, borderline, obsessive  compulsive disorder, and anger management. Jan has a holistic view of  mental health and uses a variety of exercises, interventions, and  techniques in her sessions that are designed to engage mind, body, and  spirit in the healing process. 

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 Theresa Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of  Georgia.  She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and graduated from Liberty University with a Master's degree in Professional Counseling. Theresa completed her counseling internship at Wellspring Life Solutions in 2014 and since that time, she has gained experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults through her employment in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Theresa has experience with depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance abuse, postpartum depression, and dual diagnosis. 

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