Meghan Laybourn, LICSW, Executive Director

Meghan Laybourn is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She received her Masters in Social Work from Boston College in 2009. Over the last 17 years, she has held both clinical and supervisory roles. In addition to her private practice, she has extensive experience training and working in addiction treatment settings. 

Meghan has been practicing at The Well since 2022, and she was honored to become the Executive Director in 2025. Being part of this extraordinary group of interdisciplinary practitioners has been transformative in her own life, and she wholeheartedly desires to further The Well’s mission to bring holistic healing and restoration to individuals, families and the community. 

Meghan believes that the pursuit of wholeness– the physical, psychological and spiritual integration of a person– is what leads to human flourishing. She helps her clients make sense of their stories in ways that bring clarity, confidence and freedom. It has been her sincere privilege to walk alongside hundreds of courageous people through their journeys towards not just healing but thriving.  

Her clinical perspective is informed by the inherent value and dignity of all people. She prioritizes building a safe and trusting relationship with each of her clients. She draws from psychodynamic and attachment frameworks in addition to internal family systems and parts work.

Meghan is an Enneagram 6 who likes to read, spend time outdoors with her family, and stress about which hard conversation to tackle next. 

Ana Barend PhD, LMHC, NCC, Psychotherapist

Ana is a warm, inviting, and compassionate therapist who cares deeply for her clients’ well-being and healing. She holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master’s in Human Services Counseling with a Marriage and Family cognate. Ana recently earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, where her doctoral work emphasized trauma-informed care, identity development, and the exploration of lived experience within psychological and relational processes. She will begin serving as an Assistant Professor at Montreat College in Fall 2026, where she will contribute to the training and development of future counselors. Her advanced training informs both her academic work and clinical practice. At this time, Ana will start seeing clients in a limited capacity.

Ana’s private practice is grounded in trauma-informed care, with a particular emphasis on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She is EMDR-certified (EMDRIA) and specializes in helping clients process and resolve distressing experiences, supporting adaptive integration and lasting change.

Further, Ana is a former professional surfer and served as the Women’s Chaplain for the World Surf League (WSL), where she supported individuals in goal setting, self-worth, and holistic care. She integrates cognitive behavioral and somatic-based approaches within a strength-based framework to support meaningful and sustainable change. Her areas of interest include spirituality integration, anxiety, depression, identity, trauma, and developmental attachment.

Ana has presented at numerous counseling conferences on embodiment practices, trauma, multiculturalism, and leadership. She has published empirical research on trauma in a peer-reviewed journal, further reflecting her commitment to evidence-based, trauma-informed practice.

Ana is a Christian and holds a worldview, which means she values the dignity and worth of every individual. She practices with an awareness of grace, love, understanding, respect, and compassion. She strives to offer genuine empathy, deep listening, authentic connection, and validation while fostering hope and empowerment. Ana seeks to embody wellness and a life lived with meaning, gratitude, and faith.

Jeff White, MDiv, Spiritual Director

Jeff is originally from the South Shore area, here in Massachusetts and has served as a lead pastor in the Christian and Missionary Alliance for over 30 years. He is a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Hamilton, MA.  In addition, he completed training at the Pecos Benedictine School of Spiritual Direction in Pecos NM, and post-graduate classes at Regent College in Vancouver, BC.

If you may be wondering what Spiritual Direction is, the best way to describe it might be to say, “Spiritual direction is the art of ‘Sacred Listening’, a relationship in which a director helps someone to uncover and discover the movement and voice of God in their lives. A spiritual director has been called and trained to companion another person, listening to that person's life story with an ear for the movement of God. God speaks to us in our relationships, our work, our prayer, our challenges and dilemmas--so that is the material for spiritual direction. 

Jeff has a passion to walk with people as they seek to develop a deeper relationship with God or even wrestling with questions of faith in a safe and confidential setting  

Clients: Jeff provides spiritual direction, pastoral counseling and spiritual formation to clients of all ages and faith backgrounds. His services are not covered by insurance.

Caitlyn Uzzell, MA, LICSW, Psychotherapist

Caitlyn is in the process of completing her master's degree in Clinical Social Work at Boston College with a concentration in Mental Health. She holds a BS from Bridgewater State University in Psychology. For her undergraduate degree, she has had experience in settings such as a hospice agency, an elementary school, and a nonprofit organization focused on helping children with special needs and behavioral concerns. She also has experience facilitating groups for children and adolescents who needed to improve their social-emotional learning skills, provided psychoeducation to children and families on sensory-friendly approaches to help overcome hyperarousal or hypo-arousal states, and created inclusive events aimed at connecting community members to one another.

During each of these previous internships, it instilled in her the beliefs of the person-centered approach in Social Work and how to apply the therapeutic relationship to determine the best plan of care for each client's unique needs. Caitlyn also has experience employing the strengths-based approach to help the client focus on the positive attributes within their lives during their treatment. She is interested in continuing her work with children, adolescents, and families. However, she is also interested in expanding her clientele to focus on young adults to bring full circle her understanding of the spectrum of life stages and how she can apply the ethical principles of social work to provide proficient services. When she is not focused on improving her clinical skills, she enjoys her time making memories with her family and loved ones, creating art, baking, and listening to music.

Lisa Falcione, LICSW, Psychotherapist

Lisa Falcione, LICSW, has been a dedicated psychotherapist at The Well since 2023, where she provides compassionate and transformative care to her clients. With a Master’s degree in Social Work from Wheelock College, Lisa brings extensive experience and a holistic approach to therapy.

Lisa’s philosophy is deeply rooted in a client-centered framework. She believes in creating a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions while challenging themselves to look inward. Her work focuses on fostering self-growth, encouraging clients to connect with their bodies, and building awareness of their inner strengths. Lisa integrates mindfulness, introspection, and actionable strategies to help clients overcome challenges and thrive in their personal and emotional lives.

Outside of her professional life, Lisa is a devoted mother of two daughters and treasures every moment spent with her family. She enjoys running, working out, and embracing the outdoors—whether tending to her garden, hiking in nature, or enjoying the stillness of freshly fallen snow. Lisa also finds joy in quiet moments at home, savoring a good book.

Christine Basile, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Christine Basile is a highly skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC, FNP-C) with extensive experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care to clients across the lifespan. Her diverse background in outpatient psychiatric settings equips her to support individuals with a wide range of mental health needs.

Christine earned her undergraduate degree from Bridgewater State College and completed her advanced nursing education at Regis College, where she became a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). She later pursued additional certification in Psychiatric Mental Health, demonstrating her commitment to specialized, patient-centered mental health care. She holds certifications from both the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Christine takes a holistic and collaborative approach to care, recognizing that medication management is just one part of a broader treatment strategy. She values partnering with other practitioners and tailoring treatment plans to each client’s unique needs, goals, and values, always grounded in evidence-based practice.

Christine offers GeneSight testing and consultation to both her clients and anyone who is interested in having GeneSight testing completed. GeneSight Psychotropic testing is a pharmacogenomic test which means that it analyzes how your genes may affect medication outcomes. The GeneSight test analyzes clinically important genetic variations in your DNA. Results can inform your healthcare provider about how you may break down or respond to certain medications commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other psychiatric conditions. Please contact The Well for more information.

Christine currently takes BCBS, Aetna, Harvard Pilgrim, United Health Care, and Tufts insurance. Private pay options are available.

Thais Jardim, MSW, LICSW, Psychotherapist

Thais Jardim holds a Bachelor’s degree from Liberty University and a Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University. Throughout her career, she has provided social and mental health support across diverse settings, including family shelters, community health centers, and primary care clinics. Currently, Thais divides her time between serving as a mental health therapist at a community mental health clinic and providing therapy at The Well, where she continues her commitment to holistic and compassionate care.   

Thais brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy, integrating evidence-based practices with values rooted in faith. Thais creates a supportive space where clients can explore emotional, relational, and life challenges, drawing on both clinical insight and a holistic understanding of personal growth and resilience. She believes in the power of combining therapeutic tools with spiritual truths, offering clients a space for both psychological insight and spiritual reflection.

Clients: Thais's areas of clinical focus are adults, teenagers, adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, family dynamics, spirituality, identity related issues, and addiction. She's available Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Aislyn Plath, MA, LMHC, Psychotherapy (any/all)

Aislyn comes to The Well with a B.A. from Trinity College and an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Eastern Nazarene College. With previous experience in crisis work, Aislyn has worked to provide resources and care for those in need. Through this work she came to understand the importance of examining and questioning the systems within which we all live. Aislyn has a passion for mental health advocacy and is committed to providing a space for people to quiet the outside world and focus on caring for themselves and their relationships. Wanting to tailor their practice to a clients’ specific needs, Aislyn operates from a strengths-based perspective to normalize and affirm a client’s experience.

Aislyn is licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island; and is a practitioner of both behavioral and somatic forms of therapy, with a specialization in EMDR.  

When Aislyn is not working, they can be found swimming laps, cooking new recipes or learning a new skill.

Aislyn accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, and United Healthcare.

Hailey Flanagan, MA, LMHC, Psychotherapy

Hailey is a licensed mental health counselor dedicated to helping children, adolescents, adults, and families build emotional regulation skills, communication skills, self-understanding, and strengthen their relationships. She integrates several evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Art Therapy, Play Therapy, and Family Systems work to support clients through a variety of needs. 

With extensive experience supporting young clients through emotional regulation challenges, social skills, school-related stressors, and family dynamics, Hailey uses developmentally appropriate, engaging, and playful interventions. She also works closely with parents and caregivers, offering guidance, collaboration, and support to strengthen communication and promote growth in the home. 

Hailey believes therapy should be a collaborative and meaningful process. She strives to create a warm, engaging, and nonjudgmental space where clients and families feel safe to explore their experiences and express themselves authentically. 

When she isn’t working with clients, Hailey enjoys staying grounded through movement and creativity. She loves practicing yoga, walking her dog, painting, and roller skating.