Kevin White, LMHC

Taylor Cortez is a licensed professional counselor with extensive experience in treating diverse populations and diagnoses. She earned her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of West Georgia. Taylor has served as a primary therapist and assessor at Willowbrooke at Tanner inpatient facility, a primary therapist at the University of West Georgia Counseling Center, and as a primary virtual therapist at Connected Minds in Atlanta, Georgia. Using a warm and humanistic approach, Taylor creates a safe and empathetic space for clients to explore and process difficult emotions and traumas. She employs an interdisciplinary theoretical approach, customizing therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs and preferences of each client. Taylor is dedicated to providing unwavering support to clients as they navigate life's challenges. Taylor is trained in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed approaches. She specializes in working with clients diagnosed with ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and body dysmorphia. Committed to offering the best counseling experience possible, Taylor helps her clients heal from past experiences and flourish in the present. She approaches each client with compassion, empathy, and a commitment to their overall well-being and growth.

Debbie is a licensed therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. With a background in mental health, Debbie helps clients understand the mind-body connection to achieve lasting healing. She has 20 years of experience working with healthcare providers and individuals seeking to overcome trauma, fatigue, emotional distress, and negative thought patterns.

Using a compassionate, evidence-based approach, Debbie integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to guide clients toward self-awareness and resilience. She believes in tailoring treatment to each person’s needs, emphasizing sustainable lifestyle changes and self-compassion with the concept of developing healthy sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress management patterns.

New clients can expect a collaborative, judgment-free space where they will explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while learning practical tools for healing. Debbie encourages active participation through journaling, self-reflection, and skill-building exercises. Her goal is to help clients reframe negative beliefs, build confidence, and create a balanced, fulfilling life.

Megan Mooney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience in diverse clinical settings. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Auburn University and a Master's degree in Community Counseling from Columbus State University. Throughout her career, Megan has worked with a wide range of demographics, providing personalized therapy that focuses on the unique needs of each client.

Believing in a holistic approach to mental health, Megan tailors her treatment to foster independence, enhance coping skills, and guide clients through lifestyle changes that promote growth and healing. She utilizes a well-rounded, integrative therapeutic modality, drawing on evidence-based practices to support clients in their journey towards emotional well-being.

Megan’s compassionate and empathetic approach allows her to connect with individuals from all walks of life, helping them navigate challenges and achieve lasting positive change.

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.

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.‍

Michael McNeill, LCSW, is an accomplished and creative therapist with a reputation for achieving positive outcomes. He has experience working with adults, children, families, and couples across the lifespan, from early childhood through end of life. Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, he is trained in EMDR and trauma care, and blends CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based approaches to support healing, strengthen relationships, and build resilience.

Michael provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard and understood. He collaborates with clients to reframe challenges and focuses not on what is “wrong,” but on building skills and achieving meaningful goals that enhance daily life and overall well-being.

Michael begins by helping clients identify their goals and desired outcomes, then works together with them to create a clear path toward achieving those objectives. He honors each person’s perspective as the true expert of their own life, ensuring that therapy is guided by their unique experiences, values, and needs.