Meet Our Team
Lynda Barron PhD LPC CPCS
Licensed Professional Counselor
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.
Harry Barron MA LPC CPCS
Licensed Professional Counselor
Clinical 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.
Kourtney Dockery MS LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Administrative Director
Kourtney has been with Wellspring since 2014. In addition to her clinical work, Kourtney also serves as Administrative Director of the practice. Kourtney has obtained a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University, a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Fort Valley State University, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Psychology in Behavioral Health Leadership degree at Walden 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.
Amanda Prior MS LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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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Melodie "Jan" Butze MS LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jan Butze is a 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.
Laura Howell PsyD LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Laura Howell is a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in the state of Georgia. Laura obtained a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology degree from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology, a Master’s of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Zoology from the University of Georgia. Laura’s educational and professional background include providing therapy in a variety of settings including private practice, medical practices, hospital, nursing home, and correctional facilities with adults of all ages and children. Laura utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as other modalities of therapy collaboratively with individuals to aid them in examining their thoughts and beliefs that are impacting them in a negative way. She is experienced in working with individuals who have been victims of trauma, individuals with severe mental illness, individuals with anger issues, families of/individuals with brain injuries, depression, and anxiety.