Barnett Healing – Mending Mind, Body, & Spirit
Cynthia Barnett has always felt called to help people — especially those who feel unseen, unheard, or overwhelmed by life’s challenges.
Perhaps it’s a wife navigating waves of grief after losing her husband while still striving to be a compassionate mother. Maybe it’s a mother rebuilding her confidence and sense of safety after leaving a violent relationship. Or it could be a young professional burdened by anxiety, unsure how to balance life’s pressures and expectations.
No matter where you are on your journey, Cynthia and her team at Barnett Healing Center in Justin want to be the support system you can turn to when you need it most. From the beginning, Cynthia knew she didn’t want to create just another “standard” counseling office.
Cynthia understands that healing looks different for everyone, and Barnett Healing reflects that belief.
“We take a more holistic and wellness-based approach,” she explained. A mental health counselor for five years, Cynthia opened Barnett Healing last year with the vision of providing more comprehensive care. “We often miss the mark when we focus on just one path — whether that’s only medication or only counseling. Our bodies carry trauma and lived experiences, and when we integrate multiple ways of healing, we move towards true, lasting healing.”
She added, “Counseling can feel intimidating for some, but practices like yoga or massage often feel more approachable. Starting there can open new doors to healing.”
Barnett Healing is designed to be a safe, welcoming space for healing the mind, body, and spirit. Alongside individual, family, and group counseling, the center offers yoga and meditation, massage and stretching, and medication management.
Cynthia is one of three dedicated counselors on staff, supported by a psychiatric nurse practitioner, yoga instructor, massage therapist, and two interns who also see clients. Every service is rooted in compassion, trauma-informed care, and the understanding that healing is unique to each person.
Whether you’re seeking guidance through life’s challenges, relief from stress and tension, or tools for sustainable self-care, the team at Barnett Healing is here to walk alongside you.
“When we first moved in, I wondered how we’d ever use all the space,” Cynthia recalled with a laugh. “But it filled quickly. We’ve stayed community-oriented from the start, even participating in a health fair with more than a thousand people. People are excited to have a center nearby that offers so many services. You don’t often think of yoga and massage being in a setting like this, but we’re different. Clients often tell us, ‘It’s so peaceful here — I could stay all day.’”
At the heart of Barnett Healing is a woman who has been where many of her clients are now. Cynthia lost her father at just 8 years old. Living in a small community where counseling wasn’t prevalent, her family did their best to cope. Cynthia
observed that each of her siblings navigated their grief differently, and this was where her desire to help others began to take root.
Later, she would also experience domestic violence — another trial that shaped her calling.
“Between those experiences and my faith, I knew I needed to create a safe space for people who don’t feel safe, for those who have faced death or trauma and struggle to navigate it on their own,” she said.
Outside of work, Cynthia treasures time with her husband, Timothy, her two grown children, and her daughter-in-laws.
“I truly love the work I get to do. Barnett Healing Center is an answer to many prayers — and I couldn’t be more grateful. We love being part of this community, and I’m blessed with an incredible team who shares my passion for mental wellness and this community.”
Learn more at BarnettHealingCenter.com.
