At Barksdale Missions, we are dedicated to enhancing family well-being, destigmatizing mental health, and supporting helping professionals through life’s most difficult moments. With a person-centered, holistic approach, we offer therapy services and educational resources that empower individuals and families to heal, grow, and thrive.
We proudly serve children (ages 4+), adolescents, and middle-aged adults, providing a safe and supportive space for navigating a variety of mental health concerns. Our work is guided by compassion, evidence-based practice, and the integration of faith and knowledge.
In addition to clinical services, Barksdale Missions offers access to several community-centered platforms:
The Well – An Informational Blog for Everyday Wellness
Explore trusted guidance on mental and emotional health, relationships and family life, parenting and child development, faith and well-being, and professional wellness.
The Birth Chat – Real Conversations. Real Support. Real Life.
A candid blog exploring the lived experiences of parenting, perinatal mental health, and the highs and lows of family life.
Mississippi Resources – A Directory of Help, Hope, and Healing
A growing, statewide resource directory that connects families, individuals, and professionals to vital services and supports throughout Mississippi.
Therapeutic & Educational Support
We specialize in a variety of topics, including:
Addiction, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavioral Concerns, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Families, Codependency, Couples Counseling, Custody Issues, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Support for Helping Professionals, Marital and Premarital Counseling, Medical Professional Stress, Mood Disorders, Parenting and Parenting Support, Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Religion, Self-Harm, Spirituality, Trauma, and Women’s Issues.
Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-Based
Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Family/Marital Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Psychotherapy
Social Work
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
Ambetter
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Medicaid
Molina
Magnolia Healthcare
Optum
United Healthcare
TRICARE East
Out of Pocket
Out of Network
Testimonials
“Ashley has helped me work through some really tough situations. She has provided me with the necessary tools to help ease my stress level.” – LM | Client
“I’ve been seeing Ashley for almost 2 years now and she is an amazing therapist. She has helped me work though some of the hardest times of my life and career and I can’t thank her enough for it.” – RSS | Client
Ashley is great. She listens, making you feel like you’ve known each other forever. She is great at pushing you out of your comfort zone when needed. She has a heart for what she does.”
– RS | Client