When Talbott Recovery opened its doors in the 1980s, we knew that the best way to serve our patients was to be the best at our specialty, to listen carefully to patients, to study our results and to invite family members into the treatment process. Learn More
With locations in Atlanta, Columbus and Dunwoody, Talbott Recovery has been dedicated to providing compassionate comprehensive treatment for addiction and co-occurring disorders. Learn More
At Talbott Recovery, we offer a variety of substance abuse treatment programs each designed to meet a specific need. Whether you are a young adult, an established professional or somewhere in between, we have a program to help you address all aspects of your unique addiction. Learn More
Talbott Recovery incorporates varied treatment levels into each individual’s program plan to ensure the best chance of achieving and maintaining successful recovery. Learn More
At Talbott Recovery we want to help make this important step you are about to take as simple as possible. We know there can be some anxiety about what happens next, and we are here to demystify the process and provide answers to your questions. Learn More
Andrea Williams joined the Talbott Recovery team as a primary therapist at Talbott Recovery at Dunwoody in May 2014. After several years of experience working with individuals and their loved ones to build healthier lives without the burden of addiction, she transitioned to Clinical Director in July 2019. A believer in building strong, healthy connections…
Originally from Anderson, Indiana, Katie Myers joined the Talbott Recovery team as clinical program director in June 2017, becoming CEO in September 2018. Passionate about assisting others in creating a life truly worth living, Myers’ drive stems from her own personal recovery journey. She considers her experience a gift to share with others. Myers earned…
Dr. Bedi joined Talbott Recovery as a Staff Addiction Psychiatrist in 2006. Since that time, he has been a valuable part of the treatment team in the addiction and co-occurring psychiatric disorders treatment program, particularly with the Professionals Program. He conducts our professional assessments, leads process groups and is a frequent lecturer to both patients and families. Dr. Bedi…
Dr. Ken Thompson is an addiction medicine specialist and medical director at Talbott Recovery. He has a special interest in chronic pain and addiction, spirituality and the treatment of healthcare professionals. With over 20 years of experience in addiction medicine, Dr. Thompson was originally certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) in 1990…
Dr. Constantine Galifianakis joined the team at Talbott Recovery in July of 2017. Originally from Salisbury, Maryland, he earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, completing his residency in general psychiatry at Emory University. He then returned to the University of Maryland for his fellowship in addiction psychiatry. His certifications…
Dr. Richard Amar joined Talbott Recovery as a Staff Addiction Psychiatrist in 2011. He obtained his medical degree from MCP-Hahnemann University School of Medicine and completed his general psychiatry residency at Emory University School of Medicine followed by an addiction psychiatry fellowship. Prior to joining the Talbott staff, Dr. Amar worked with veterans for eight…
Haley Hill, Talbott Recovery’s Director of Admissions, hails from Clarkesville, Georgia. She earned her BS degree from North Georgia College in Dahlonega and has been working in addiction treatment since her early twenties. She’s worked with teenagers in recovery, ran an emergency shelter for teens and worked in dual diagnosis for the past 15 years…
Ben Wilson was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. He worked as a chef for much of his adult life, but after getting sober in 2007, he found that he wanted to help others like he was helped. Being able to be of service to Talbott’s patients and see them get their lives, families, careers…
Dr. Oksana Kershteyn joined the Talbott Recovery staff in early 2012, where she serves as staff psychiatrist at Talbott Dunwoody. Since July 2018, she also fills the role of medical director at Foundations Roswell. Originally from Siberia, Russia, she graduated from Russia’s top medical school, the Siberian State Medical University, where she also completed her…
Dr. Jeff Jones serves as the Medical Director for Talbott Recovery Columbus. He is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Georgia Academy of Family Practice, Muscogee County Medical Society, Medical Association of Georgia and The American Society of Addiction Medicine. Board certified in Family Practice and Chemical Dependency. Dr. Jones earned…
Debbie Ray was born in Warren, Ohio but raised in Warner Robins, Georgia. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia and her Master of Education from the State University of West Georgia. Ray began her career at Inner Harbour hospital working with children, then began work at Talbott Recovery before starting…
