I truly love the work I do. Nothing is more rewarding than being trusted as an advisor when a family is in crisis, and then witnessing the positive growth once a plan is in motion. I blend my clinical expertise and industry knowledge with heart-felt empathy as a mother who has experienced this journey firsthand.

I’m proud of the lengths I go to to stay on top of what’s happening in the world of treatment options. I spend time every month visiting schools and programs, getting to know the people who run them and how they work. I also attend subject matter conferences all over the country to stay abreast of best-practices. This a fascinating, ever changing field. The more I learn the more I can help my clients transform.

As a therapist, I worked with children, adolescents and young adults after earning my Master’s degree in 2005. When my own child began to struggle with mental health and substance abuse challenges, my life turned upside down. What followed was a journey that profoundly changed me and my family. After surviving this experience, I knew my true calling was to help other families navigate their own challenges and that’s when I created Journey to Better.”

Talley holds a MA in Psychology (MFT), a graduate Conflict Resolution and Mediation Certification, and is a Certified Educational Planner through AICEP. Talley is the current Board Chair for the Therapeutic Consulting Association (TCA), a Professional Member of IECA, and a member of YATA and NATSAP.

She spends her free time with her family and two dogs, and loves to dance.