Meet Our Therapists
Jeanine Rousso, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS
Jeanine is the Clinical Director at Intown Family Therapy. After growing up in Montgomery, AL, Jeanine received a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Clemson University. She earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Tennessee and a Master of Education in School Counseling from Georgia State University. Jeanine is a Licensed Professional Counselor (#007061) in the state of Georgia, a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor in Georgia.
With over 12 years of experience working with children and families, Jeanine is no stranger to the difficulties of growing up. She has worked in a variety of settings including home-based services, intensive outpatient clinics, and community based organizations. Jeanine serves as the clinical director at Intown Family Therapy and provides phone consultations for parents and schools. She sees clients in her office in Santa Rosa Beach, FL and also works with Smart Private Practice to provide support for other therapists. Email Jeanine or call her directly at 404-919-9975 to help you find the right fit for you and your family.
Jeanine is the Clinical Director at Intown Family Therapy. After growing up in Montgomery, AL, Jeanine received a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Clemson University. She earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Tennessee and a Master of Education in School Counseling from Georgia State University. Jeanine is a Licensed Professional Counselor (#007061) in the state of Georgia, a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor in Georgia.
With over 12 years of experience working with children and families, Jeanine is no stranger to the difficulties of growing up. She has worked in a variety of settings including home-based services, intensive outpatient clinics, and community based organizations. Jeanine serves as the clinical director at Intown Family Therapy and provides phone consultations for parents and schools. She sees clients in her office in Santa Rosa Beach, FL and also works with Smart Private Practice to provide support for other therapists. Email Jeanine or call her directly at 404-919-9975 to help you find the right fit for you and your family.
Lexi Nguyen, MEd
Lexi is a certified professional school counselor and Intown Family Therapy's Academic Coach. An Atlanta native, Lexi received a BA in English from Georgia State University. She earned a Master of Education in School Counseling from Georgia State University. Lexi is certified in the state of Georgia and has worked in both public and private education settings.
Lexi has over a decade of experience that she brings with her to academic advisement and coaching. She began her career in education teaching high school Language Arts in Fulton County. After leaving the teaching field, she went on to work for the Southern Regional Education Board as a research associate and assistant. After earning a M.Ed in school counseling, Lexi went back to work as a public school counselor and then as a middle school counselor for a local private school.
Lexi works with children struggling academically to improve organization, study skills, goal setting, and planning. Email Lexi or call her directly at 404-902-8076.
Lexi is a certified professional school counselor and Intown Family Therapy's Academic Coach. An Atlanta native, Lexi received a BA in English from Georgia State University. She earned a Master of Education in School Counseling from Georgia State University. Lexi is certified in the state of Georgia and has worked in both public and private education settings.
Lexi has over a decade of experience that she brings with her to academic advisement and coaching. She began her career in education teaching high school Language Arts in Fulton County. After leaving the teaching field, she went on to work for the Southern Regional Education Board as a research associate and assistant. After earning a M.Ed in school counseling, Lexi went back to work as a public school counselor and then as a middle school counselor for a local private school.
Lexi works with children struggling academically to improve organization, study skills, goal setting, and planning. Email Lexi or call her directly at 404-902-8076.
Lauren Nichols, APC, NCC, MDiv
Lauren is an Associate Professional Counselor who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and parents. Lauren is also interested in maternal mental health and has completed the Postpartum Support International Certificate Training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Lauren was raised in Houston, TX, but pursued higher education in the Southeast. She earned her Bachelor degree in Psychology from Wake Forest University. In addition, she obtained a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University and a Master of Divinity from Emory University. She is deeply committed to respecting the unique needs and beliefs of her clients. Lauren will explore spiritual matters with clients who introduce the topic and find it important for their personal growth and well-being.
Lauren has experience providing support to families in a variety of contexts such as an inpatient and outpatient pediatric hospital, a child advocacy center, various nonprofit organizations, and the private practice setting. Lauren believes play therapy is the best therapeutic intervention for children and likewise incorporates creative interventions into counseling with adolescents. Depending on the needs and unique personality of her clients, Lauren also weaves in cognitive behavioral and mindfulness interventions into sessions. She strives to create a safe environment in which her clients are able to fully express themselves and acquire new skills to better cope with presenting issues such as grief, perinatal loss, trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, low self-confidence, unhelpful behaviors, life and identity transitions, and coping with long-term illness. Lauren is under the direction of of Jeanine Rousso, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS and supervision of Emily Green, LPC, RPT-S. Email Lauren or call her directly at 404-275-4103 to schedule an appointment.
Lauren is an Associate Professional Counselor who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and parents. Lauren is also interested in maternal mental health and has completed the Postpartum Support International Certificate Training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Lauren was raised in Houston, TX, but pursued higher education in the Southeast. She earned her Bachelor degree in Psychology from Wake Forest University. In addition, she obtained a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University and a Master of Divinity from Emory University. She is deeply committed to respecting the unique needs and beliefs of her clients. Lauren will explore spiritual matters with clients who introduce the topic and find it important for their personal growth and well-being.
Lauren has experience providing support to families in a variety of contexts such as an inpatient and outpatient pediatric hospital, a child advocacy center, various nonprofit organizations, and the private practice setting. Lauren believes play therapy is the best therapeutic intervention for children and likewise incorporates creative interventions into counseling with adolescents. Depending on the needs and unique personality of her clients, Lauren also weaves in cognitive behavioral and mindfulness interventions into sessions. She strives to create a safe environment in which her clients are able to fully express themselves and acquire new skills to better cope with presenting issues such as grief, perinatal loss, trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, low self-confidence, unhelpful behaviors, life and identity transitions, and coping with long-term illness. Lauren is under the direction of of Jeanine Rousso, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS and supervision of Emily Green, LPC, RPT-S. Email Lauren or call her directly at 404-275-4103 to schedule an appointment.
Charla Weatherby, LPC, BC-DMT
Charla recently moved to the Atlanta area after living and working as a counselor in Chicago over the last 14 years. Charla received a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University. She holds a Master of Arts in Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling from Columbia College Chicago. In addition to being a Licensed Professional Counselor, Charla is also a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT).
Charla has over 10 years of experience working with individuals and groups in a variety of treatment settings including outpatient mental health clinics, residential settings, and in the private practice office setting. Charla works with adults dealing with a variety of issues including chronic mental illness diagnoses, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma related issues. Charla works from a strength based and holistic approach, focusing on the whole self- mind, body and spirit. In addition to verbal therapy, Charla also uses dance/movement therapy in her counseling practice. It can often be difficult to use words to describe our emotions and experiences. Dance/movement therapy techniques can be utilized to assist with accessing emotions and experiences. Email Charla or call her directly at 470-231-8107 to schedule an appointment.
Charla recently moved to the Atlanta area after living and working as a counselor in Chicago over the last 14 years. Charla received a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University. She holds a Master of Arts in Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling from Columbia College Chicago. In addition to being a Licensed Professional Counselor, Charla is also a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT).
Charla has over 10 years of experience working with individuals and groups in a variety of treatment settings including outpatient mental health clinics, residential settings, and in the private practice office setting. Charla works with adults dealing with a variety of issues including chronic mental illness diagnoses, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma related issues. Charla works from a strength based and holistic approach, focusing on the whole self- mind, body and spirit. In addition to verbal therapy, Charla also uses dance/movement therapy in her counseling practice. It can often be difficult to use words to describe our emotions and experiences. Dance/movement therapy techniques can be utilized to assist with accessing emotions and experiences. Email Charla or call her directly at 470-231-8107 to schedule an appointment.
Intown Family Therapy
464 Cherokee Avenue SE, Suite 202, Atlanta, GA 30312
404-919-9975
464 Cherokee Avenue SE, Suite 202, Atlanta, GA 30312
404-919-9975
