Barksdale Missions Team

At Barksdale Missions, we are dedicated to enhancing family well-being, destigmatizing mental health, and providing support to helping professionals during difficult times. These core values drive our mission, and we are proud to be part of your community. With a person-centered, holistic approach, we offer therapeutic support and resources to individuals and families facing various challenges, including a range of mental health diagnoses. Our services cater to adolescents through middle-aged adults, and we create a safe, nurturing environment that fosters critical thinking, active learning, and the integration of faith and knowledge. - - - - MISSION STATEMENT At Barksdale Missions, our mission is to empower families through education and support during life's most difficult moments. We are committed to affirming the value of life, fostering resilience, promoting healing, and strengthening families. We aim to normalize and destigmatize mental health, recognizing its integral role in family well-being. Our vision is to bridge the gap between research and practice, working tirelessly to create a positive impact on the families we serve. We are driven by the belief that mental health awareness is essential to holistic family health, and we are determined to contribute to a future where families can thrive in an environment free from stigma and shame. - - - - MEET ASHLEY Ashley Barksdale is the founder of Barksdale Missions, where she offers person-centered, holistic therapy to individuals, couples, and families facing challenges such as ADHD, trauma, childhood adversity, and maternal mental health. Her work spans adolescents to middle-aged adults, providing a safe, nurturing space that encourages growth through critical thinking, active learning, and the integration of faith and knowledge. Ashley is a Mental Health Therapist, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology and Family Science, and Support Coordinator for Postpartum Support International. She is passionate about perinatal mental health and family well-being, committed to treating each person as unique and deserving of healing emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. With a master's degree from Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work, a bachelor’s degree in Family Science with a minor in Psychology, and ongoing doctoral studies in Marriage and Family Therapy, Ashley also holds certifications as a Perinatal Mental Health Provider and Alcohol and Drug Counselor. As a former Birth and Postpartum Doula, she blends personal experience with professional expertise to offer a comprehensive, empathetic approach to healing. Ashley’s personal challenges—such as teenage pregnancy, familial addiction, and trauma—have deeply shaped her work and commitment to supporting others. With an ACE score of 10, she understands the lasting impact of adversity and is driven to help others heal and grow. Guided by the belief that those who have faced struggle are best equipped to help others (Hebrews 2:18), Ashley embodies the values of acceptance and compassion, focusing on helping all individuals find healing, regardless of their circumstances. At Barksdale Missions, you are not alone. We are here to help. - - - - MEET ANNA Anna Ramsey is a compassionate and skilled therapist, dedicated to supporting individuals and families as they navigate life’s challenges. She specializes in working with children (ages 4+), adolescents, and college students, addressing a variety of issues including ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, social skills development, and behavioral concerns. Anna’s therapeutic approach is person-centered and strengths-based, combining cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with polyvagal theory to create a holistic, individualized experience for each client. She also incorporates creative arts and play therapy techniques, particularly with younger clients, to encourage growth and healing in a playful and engaging way. Having a deep understanding of the courage it takes to seek support, Anna strives to cultivate a safe, empathetic space where clients feel understood and empowered. Her goal is to guide each person toward well-being by fostering self-awareness and emotional resilience, helping them thrive in their unique journey.