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Our team of therapists use evidence-based strategies and play to support healing, growth, and teach new skills to cope with tough emotions.
Meet Jeremy
Clinical Director & Founder
Jeremy Salzman, Psy.D.
Clinical Director & Founder
Jeremy holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology, as well as a Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) Certification from the International OCD Foundation. He is also certified in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) training to help support parents of teens who struggle with anxiety and difficult emotions.
Jeremy has held a private practice since 2016 working with teens, tweens, children, and young adults. Prior to his private practice work, Jeremy spent his time at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and various treatment facilities focusing on young folks and their unique challenges.
Having worked with over 1000 patients over his career, Jeremy’s mission founding Intown Psychology is to work with teens and their families to improve mental health and overall wellness.
Jeremy’s lived experience and personal development journey led him to want to work with others to help them overcome their challenges.
“I am still on my journey because the journey never ends. I always welcome advice and help from others. I want to show others that it is okay to have help with anything. Life is hard enough, so why do it alone when others can be there by your side along the way?”
–Jeremy
Meet Jess
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jess Hathorn, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jess is a licensed professional counselor. She’s passionate about working alongside children and families from diverse backgrounds as they grow and heal. She has training and experience in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and the unique challenges they may face. Jess uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) through an attachment and trauma-informed framework to facilitate change. She frequently integrates play and art into therapy to tailor sessions to fit each client.
Jess has worked with child protection and juvenile justice agencies through her work in advocacy and case management. She has clinical experience in juvenile detention centers, outpatient settings, diversion programs, and in school-based mental health programs.
Jess seeks to provide a space where you and your teen can feel comfortable to be your authentic self.
“When I look back on the people who have helped me, they all had this in common: unconditional acceptance. I hope to create an environment where you feel free to be completely yourself. I consider it an honor to support my clients and collaborate with their families as they explore their feelings, build connection, and identify their strengths.”
–Jess
Meet Grace
Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Grace Brown, AMFT
Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Grace is a dedicated and empathetic licensed associate marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. She earned her Master of Marriage and Family Thearpy from Mercer university and her Bachelor of Arts in Human Service Studies from Elon University. Grace utilizes experiential modalities like emotion-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to foster positive change in her clients
Her therapeutic approach is rooted in her power of connection, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe space where clients feel heard, seen, and understood. Grace specializes in addressing a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family/sibling relational issues, parent-child relational and attachment issues, grief and loss, and significant life transitions.
Grace seeks to provide a safe space where you feel seen and heard.
“My role as a therapist is to act as a co-explorer in my client's journey towards positive change. I walk alongside my clients as we work towards placing their healing and growth in the driver's seat of their lives. It is important that I create a safe space where my clients feel heard, seen, and understood as they bravely face the emotions and patterns that lead to their liberation and growth."
–Grace
Meet Steedy
Postdoctoral Fellow
Steedy Kontos, Psy.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Steedy holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He is a certified presenter and instructor in Question, Persuade and Refer, which provides education to the community on how to detect warning signs and offer resources to individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide and self-harm.
Steedy has been delivering a wide range of clinical services since 2016 and enjoys working with teens and young adults. For the 2022-2023 year, Steedy will be completing his postdoctorate at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is currently a senior staff member and coordinator of the Collegiate Recovery Program and coordinator of the Alcohol and Other Drug Evaluations at Georgia Tech. Steedy also provides individual and group counseling focusing on the unique challenges of emerging adults. While seeing clients at Intown Psychology, Steedy will be working under the supervision of Dr. Jeremy Salzman.
Steedy uses his background in sport training with a Level 1 Crossfit certification and expertise in substance abuse and recovery to inform his clinical work.
“I value healthy lifestyle choices as a fundamental component of mental health.”
–Steedy
Meet Kramer
Professional PLAYMATE
Though his educational background is a little thin, Kramer is a mini golden doodle who is hypoallergenic. He tags along with Dr. Jeremy in session to help you feel more comfortable in the therapy room. Even those who have some fear of dogs have ended up loving him. He enjoys sleeping, playing with his toys, and getting pets.
Kramer Salzman
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We work hard to help you, and we never forget about the importance of play.
Traditional therapy techniques aren’t often playful, causing us to be more rigid and guarded. We use play to create a safe space to open up in the therapy room by incorporating activities such as board games, card games, basketball, and role plays. Our office dog, Kramer, is always eager to play too.
We know that play builds rapport and trust with our clients, as well as gives opportunities to practice the strategies we talk about.
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In addition to play, we use several evidence-based techniques in session to help children, teens, and families live fuller, happier lives:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
SPACE Treatment (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Parent coaching
Trauma-informed frameworks
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We’re equipped with the best evidence-based tools to help teens and families succeed at home, at school, and with friends.
400+
families served
10K+
hours of therapy & counting
20+
years of experience working with youth combined
“My child didn’t want to go in for treatment at first, but after their session with Dr. Salzman, they weren’t mad, but actually in a better mood than before they went in.”
– ITP Client
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You are not alone, and help is out there.
We’ve pulled together a few helpful resources to support you on your journey
