Phil E. Foster, MDiv, LPC
North Decatur Psychotherapy Center
2784 N. Decatur Road, Suite 145
Decatur, Georgia 30033
404-314-8325
fax 404-292-2835
www.philfosterlpc.com
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, College of Language and Literature, University of South Florida. 1972.
Master of Divinity, Candler School of Theology, Emory University (Honors Program). 1975.
Graduate studies in Counseling, College of Education, Georgia State University. 1985-1986 (non-degreed).
Numerous Continuing Education workshops and conferences (list available upon request).
Shamanic studies:
The Foundation for Shamanic Studies
The Four Winds Society
Native Voices/The Heart of the Healer Foundation
Licensed Professional Counselor, Georgia #1227
National Certified Counselor #20371
Diplomate, American Psychotherapy Association #4362
LPCA Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
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Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia, Fellow
(Founding member; positions previously held: 2002-2003 President, Secretary, Chaplain; member of Finance, Convention and Strategic Planning Committees)
Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia Foundation (Founding Trustee and Chair, 2005 - 2006)
American Psychotherapy Association, Diplomate
American Academy of Psychotherapists, Southern Region
Ordained Disciples of Christ minister, 1977
Jung Society of Atlanta
LPCAGA George C. Podein Counselor of the Year, 2006
Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 1991/1992
Who's Who Among Human Service Professionals, 1988
Kappa Delta Pi, 1986
Pi Kappa Alpha, Zeta Pi chapter, University of South Florida, 1969-1972 (chapter Vice President, Chaplain)
Chi Omega, Theta Theta chapter, University of South Florida, 1970-1972
(chapter "Big Brother")
Hawthorne Civic Association, past
Lakeside High School PTA, past
Oak Grove Elementary School PTA, past
Henderson Middle School PTA, past
Northlake Community Alliance
Greystone North Homeowners Association
First Christian Church, Atlanta
Georgia Counseling Network, Board of Directors (2004-2005)
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O5/2004 to present: Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia
Group and individual supervision of psychotherapy for graduate counseling students.
08/2001 to present: Private practice, sole proprietor, Atlanta, Georgia
Individual, couples and group psychotherapy, specializing in men’s issues, gay issues, spirituality, helping professions’ issues, concerns of artists, and midlife/elder transitions. Traditional cross-cultural ceremonial healing and teaching. Consultation to individuals, groups and businesses. Personal growth workshop facilitator. Supervision of clinical practice.
08/1986 to 08/2001: Psychotherapist, Biobehavioral Associates, PC,
Decatur/Atlanta, Georgia.
Individual, couples and group psychotherapy. Clientele with affective, anxiety, alcohol/substance abuse and personal growth issues in a general psychiatric/psychotherapeutic private practice. Specialization in men's, mid-life and spiritual issues. Intake/crisis intervention, assessment, treatment planning and implementation. Eclectic theoretical base utilizing psychodynamic, cognitive, transpersonal and archetypal constructs. Sub-investigator in numerous psychopharmacological research trials involving assessment and ratings (HAM-D, HAM-A, CIBIC, BDI, etc.). Presentation of psychoeducational and experiential personal growth workshops. Consultation to individuals, groups, spiritual communities, businesses, mental health professionals and community agencies. Supervision of graduate counseling students and LPC candidates.
08/1985-08/1986: Staff Counselor, Dekalb County Emergency Mental Health
Georgia Mental Health Institute,
Atlanta, Georgia.
Crisis intervention, including assessment, stabilization, and disposition. General psychiatric population including those with suicidal, homicidal and/or psychotic features. Telephone and direct contact interventions. Received individuals via law enforcement officers for evaluation (1013/2013).
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06/1984-08/1985: Staff Social Worker, Dekalb Medical Center, Decatur,Georgia.
Supervision of Patient Representative staff. Coordination of non-medical aspects of Emergency Department, including patient relations, psychoeducation of families, all psychiatric/ A&D coordination and referral, other referral to community agencies for additional follow-up after emergency care. Coordination and counseling in trauma and death cases. Weekly in-patient psychotherapy group leader. Discharge planning. Assisting families in ICU/CCU.
10/1973-06/1984: Patient Representative, Dekalb Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia.
Social Services Department liaison to Emergency Department in charge of coordination of all non-medical aspects of emergency care. Provided information and crisis counseling to emergency patients and their families. Responsible for all psychiatric assessment and disposition. Intervened in trauma and death cases providing support, information and counseling to families. Worked closely with law enforcement and Emergency Medical personnel. Spokesperson to media. Coordinated follow up with community agencies.
09/1970-06/1972: Undergraduate Assistant, Department of Religious Studies, College of Language
and Literature, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.
Assisted Professor of Psychology of Religion with course work in Eastern and Phenomenology of Religion courses (grading exams, class preparation). Assisted Chair of Religious Studies Department with research coordination with campus library. Chaired campus religious discussion forum, The Areopagus, coordinating and scheduling speakers, etc.
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1985
"Stress Management For Mental Health Professionals"
Georgia Mental Health Institute
Atlanta, Georgia
1986
"Stress Management For Mental Health Professionals"
Dekalb Medical Center
Decatur, Georgia
1990
"Working With Men's Issues"
Georgia Mental Health Counselors Association Conference
Atlanta, Georgia
1991
"Counseling Men"
Georgia Mental Health Counselors Association
Atlanta District Conference.
Atlanta, Georgia
1992
"The Men's Movement And Counseling"
Georgia Mental Health Counselors Association Conference
Atlanta, Georgia
1994
"Shamanism: Ancient Healing Techniques"
Georgia Mental Health Counselors Association Conference
Peachtree City, Georgia
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1995
"Shamanism II: Extraction Healing"
Georgia Mental Health Counselors Association Conference
Atlanta, Georgia
Experiential Ritual Workshop (12 weeks)
Biobehavioral Associates, PC
Decatur, Georgia
"The Predator Within Us" (co-presenter)
Biobehavioral Associates, PC
Decatur, Georgia
1996
Experiential Ritual Workshop (6 weeks)
Biobehavioral Associates, PC
Decatur, Georgia
"Predators in the Psyche" (co-presenter)
Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia
Conference
Peachtree City, Georgia
"Shamanism: Ancient Cross-Cultural Healing Rituals”
Florida Counseling Association Convention
Orlando, Florida
1997
Experiential Shamanic Group (6 weeks)
Biobehavioral Associates, PC
Decatur, Georgia
"The Predator in the Psyche"
The Community (local, non-denominational spiritual group)
Atlanta, Georgia
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1997 (cont)
"Despacho: Ancient Healing for Modern Healers"
May 15, 1997
1997 LPCA Annual Conference
Peachtree City, Georgia
Introductory Shamanic Workshop
May 24-25,1997
Macon, Georgia
Psychotherapist Initiation Weekend (co-presenter)
June 20 - 22, 1997
Carrollton, Georgia
"Despacho: A Healing Ceremony"
October 27, 1997
Biobehavioral Associates
Atlanta, Georgia
"Time, Connectedness, and Ministry"
November 15, 1997
Deacon Program, Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
"The Predator in the Psyche" (co-presenter)
December 6, 1997
1997 LPCA Eastern District Conference/
Department of Social Work, University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
1998
"Skeleton Woman: storytelling on the nature of love"
January 13, 1998
Monthly Psychiatric Conference
DeKalb Medical Center
Decatur, Georgia
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1999
"The Lizard and the Fire: storytelling on dilemma and soul"
March 1, 1999
Biobehavioral Associates
Decatur, Georgia
"Transforming the Predator: Storytelling, Ritual and Shadow"
(co-presenter)
Seventh Coastal District Conference
Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia
April 10, 1999
Savannah, Georgia
"On Love: the story of Skeleton Woman"
Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia
Annual Conference
May 15, 1999
Jeckyl Island, Georgia
Experiential Team Building (co-presenter)
September 17, 1999
Biobehavioral Associates, PC
Dekalb Medical Center
Decatur, Georgia
"Fathers and Sons: the story of the Hunter and his Son"
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
October 11, 1999
Decatur, Georgia
"On Love: the story of Skeleton Woman"
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
December 13, 1999
Decatur, Georgia
2000
"Bluebeard: Shadow and the Problem of Evil"
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
February 14, 2000
Decatur, Georgia
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2001-2002
Monthly Shamanic Healing Groups (two)
Atlanta, Georgia
“The Use of Poetry in Psychotherapy”
Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia
Annual Convention
May 19, 2001
Savannah, Georgia
2003
January through May
Monthly Shamanic Healing Groups (two)
Atlanta, Georgia
“An Introduction to Ceremonial Mesa Work”
October 10-12, 2003
Atlanta, Georgia
2004
Despacho Ceremonial Circles
(Eight meetings/year, 2004-2005)
Lilburn, Georgia
Ceremonial Circle Intensive
Monthly group beginning August 12, 2004 (12 months)
Atlanta, Georgia
2005
“The Lizard and the Fire”
Georgia Counseling Network
Board of Directors Strategic Planning
February 25, 2005
Chattanooga, Tennessee
“Spirituality in Psychotherapy”
Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia
Annual Convention
May 7, 2005
Peachtree City, Georgia
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2005 (cont)
“Active Listening Skills”
First Christian Church Atlanta
Board of Elders
May 24 and June 16, 2005
Tucker, Georgia
“Spirituality in Psychotherapy”
Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia
Atlanta District workshop
Dekalb County Community Service Board
June 17, 2005
Decatur, Georgia
“The Waters of the Soul” spiritual retreat (co-presenter)
September 9 – 11, 2005
Atlanta, Georgia
2006
“The Lizard and the Fire: Soul and Sacred Community”
Elders’ Retreat, First Christian Church Atlanta
October 6, 2006
The Monastery of the Holy Spirit
Conyers, Georgia
2008
Reconciliation Retreat for Women and Men
April 4-6, 2008
Camp Mikell Conference Center
Toccoa, Georgia
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Etoperidone Hydrochloride (McNeil)
Protocol EA - phase II antidepressant, short term
Etoperidone Hydrochloride (McNeil)
Protocol EGO - phase II antidepressant, long term
Etoperidone Hydrochloride (McNeil)
Protocol EN - phase II antidepressant, long term
Bupropion Hydrochloride (Burroughs-Wellcome)
Wellbutrin long-term safety study
Etoperidone Hydrochloride (McNeil)
Protocol EMD - phase III antidepressant, long term
Dothiepin Hydrochloride (Boots)
Prothiaden, long term
Enciprazine (Wyeth-Ayerst)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder