Wellspring Life Solutions, Inc.

"WARNING: DO NOT TRY IF YOU NEED HELP SOONER THAN LATER. I went to them seeking help with my mental health. They got back to us relatively quickly at 1st and I filled out their questionnaire and was just waiting for an appointment. Since then I have called and left multiple messages and never heard back from them. It is extremely hard as it is to reach out and ask for help, So imagine my surprise when a company that is supposedly dedicated to mental health and well being shows how little they actually care."

"Beware of this group. If your counselor leaves their practice, they leave you high and dry without any response. I was a patient with their practice for 6 1/2 years. My counselor decided to leave and advised that there might not be anyone for myself, my husband and our daughter to see. She said that we would receive formal notification from the office regarding our status. We received NOTHING from the company. No thank you for being a long time patient, no recommendations for possibly other counseling services that might be available or no notice that we would be put on a wait list. I would think that after that long of a time with them, I would get SOMETHING from them. In this day and age when counseling can be so important for one's mental health, I feel this company only cares about the bottom line, MONEY!!!! The say that they are a Christian counseling service, but I do believe that Jesus says to treat your neighbor as you would want to be treated. This situation was far from that. Again, beware of this company. If you want to be treated terribly, then they are for you."

"I went to Wellspring looking for help with my relationship with my daughter. The therapist threw me out of the room for the entire appointment. I was going through a painful divorce after 17 years of marriage, but my daughter was crying because of her breakup with her boyfriend two months prior. Neither had anything to do with our relationship. My daughter's ex was agoraphobic and I completely supported her in her decision to leave him. I understood that she still cared about him. The end of my marriage was inconsequential. I understand. But it would have been nice to be able to at least address the issues with our relationship. No one spoke to me. My feelings did not matter. I paid the bill and left. After this experience, my daughter became estranged and has not spoken to me for three years. I was not invited to the wedding and cannot see my new granddaughter. Thanks again Wellspring."

"I have been a patient of Dr. Lynda Barron for over a decade. She came highly recommended to me by one of the most well respected psychiatrists in Gainesville. In the past, I had a traumatic experience with a female therapist, but Dr. Barron and I discussed this prior to my first appointment and I decided to give her a chance. It is one of the best decisions I ever made. Finding someone effective in Cognitive Behavioral Techniques with such an illustrious work history who now uses all of these resources to help others in private practice is a rarity - especially outside of the city! She is both kind and patient, while bringing so much insight using case studies and current medical research that cognitive behavioral therapy is no longer the harsh therapy that it once was. Please do not misunderstand, she is still extremely effective and gets the job done. She not only taught me how to save my relationship with my family, but she also taught me how to save myself. She continues to help me effectively manage my stress and anxiety, allowing me to lead a successful and fulfilling life. I truly owe her everything. Thank you, Ashley A. Harris, MBA"

"I have been with Wellspring Life Solutions for the past 8 years. They have been a God-send to my family! I have a family with seven children and have experienced some very stressful times. I never would have made it through these years without the help of both Lynda and Barry. Lynda is the best counselor I have ever experienced. She has literally kept me from having a nervous breakdown. She gives her own life experience which is always morally based and God Centered. She is an expert in addiction counseling and the behavior of an addict. This experience has helped our family cope with having an addict in the family. My children have experienced much helpful counseling from Berry as well as Lynda. Lynda has brought hope to our family when we experienced despair. I think Wellspring is the best family counseling service in Gainesville - probably in Georgia. I would recommend this service to anyone in need - especially families."