Catherine Derys, LMHC

Maria Conklin, a licensed professional counselor, graduated with a master's degree in counseling from Seton Hall University in 2006. With 15 years of experience in community mental health, Maria now specializes in Telehealth, offering compassionate care for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and grief. Drawing from her background as a registered nurse, she addresses both mental and physical issues, integrating CBT and DBT into her supportive psychotherapy practice. Maria is also NCC certified, ensuring quality care for her clients.

Stacy Brown, LPC, is licensed in Texas with 12 years of professional experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. She has extensive background in helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, and anger management. With over five years in Intensive Outpatient programs, she has led group, family, and individual sessions, while her 15 years as a high school counselor reflect her strong connection with young people. Stacy values respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction and is committed to tailoring treatment plans to each patient’s unique needs. She believes seeking help is a courageous step and is dedicated to empowering her clients in their journey toward a more fulfilling life.

During the first session, Stacy takes time to build rapport, introducing herself and creating space to understand each client’s goals. She works collaboratively to establish a clear path forward, focusing on practical therapy skills and strategies that align with each individual’s needs. Stacy especially enjoys working with young professionals in the early stages of their careers, who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain about their future. She provides tools and guidance to help them gain clarity, confidence, and resilience.

Stacy often incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a structured approach designed to help clients manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and build more meaningful lives. DBT emphasizes skill-building in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Stacy’s approach combines structure with empathy, offering patients the opportunity to practice new strategies in a supportive environment. Her goal is to help individuals gain insight, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and experience lasting growth.

Dianna's style is warm and interactive. She believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, including our country's service men and women. Dianna's approach combines an eclectic style of cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing techniques and schema therapy techniques. She will tailor sessions to meet your unique and specific needs. Humor and deep insights are not incongruent to her practice or off limits!

Dianna is invested in a healthcare experience that addresses you wholistically. She is dually licensed as both a Family Therapist and Genetic Counselor with a combined 14 years of professional work

experience. If you have daily hassles, life transitions, or chronic/acute health conditions that are becoming overwhelming, you are in the right place. She is interested in functional therapy that permits you to move forward. Where relevant, she can gently integrate psychospiritual issues regardless of religious background

Dianna's process begins with your first step to get help. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and she will support and empower that desire. She works collaboratively with your healthcare team and addresses your questions and needs directly. She can work on the specific challenge or need you may have and brainstorm your best starting place. While she cannot live your life or make your decisions, she can be responsive to your needs and provide the anticipatory guidance that can transform your internal dialogue or open the door that mends family divisions.

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Dustin Cooley, LISW-S, earned a Master of Clinical Social Work from Ohio University and obtained independent licensure while working in community mental health. With over a decade of experience, Dustin has supported clients from all walks of life, addressing a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. In addition to his clinical work, he has served as a consultant for primary care physicians, providing guidance on integrating mental health support into overall patient care.

Dustin values a person-centered and conversational approach to therapy, focusing on individual growth and meaningful change. He tailors his work to each patient’s goals, ensuring that therapy aligns with their unique needs and values. His goal is to create a collaborative environment where patients feel comfortable exploring their challenges and empowered to make positive changes in their lives.

Dustin begins by exploring each patient’s goals and expectations of therapy, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe, authentic space. He collaborates with patients to develop a personalized treatment plan, drawing from various therapeutic approaches to best support their individual needs and objectives. His process is flexible and adaptive, ensuring care that is both effective and deeply personal.

Ethan Bardell holds the position of Psychotherapist at Talkiatry. He completed both his undergraduate and graduate training at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Ethan obtained his BS in Rehabilitative Sciences and Human Services with a concentration in developmental disabilities. Ethan then completed his MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Ethan has a strong background in community mental health work, where he has worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups using a client-centered approach that is both gentle and supportive. In sessions, Ethan works to create a welcoming space where individuals can both process and make sense of their unique experiences, while using a combination of modalities to best fit the needs of each individual. Ethan has a true passion and interest in treating a wide array of psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, dual disorder, and substance use issues, and various personality disorders.‍

Robert Pasley, LPC, NCC, is a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. He is licensed in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida (as a telehealth provider). Robert earned his master’s degree in professional counseling from Amridge University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Faulkner University. His clinical background includes work in community agencies, hospitals, mental health clinics, and correctional facilities.

Robert specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, interpersonal conflict, chronic illness, and issues related to self-esteem and identity. His areas of focus also include anger management, crisis intervention, substance abuse, and life transitions. His approach integrates evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care, tailored to each client’s needs.

Robert believes in creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment. He welcomes clients from all walks of life and encourages open dialogue without judgment. He is committed to helping individuals discover hope, resilience, and personal growth as they navigate toward healing and empowerment.

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