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Neal is a
pastoral counselor who is certified in imago
relationship therapy and is a licensed marriage and
family therapist. An ordained Presbyterian minister
since 1982, Neal has specialized training in
pastoral care and counseling. As an Advanced Imago
Relationship Therapist and clinical member of the
American Association of Marriage and Family
Therapist, therapy with Neal skillfully blends the
life of faith with the behavioral sciences. He is
sensitive to interfaith and multi-cultural dynamics
and issues.
Neal’s
practice focuses on developing and enhancing
committed relationships. The promotion of open,
honest and caring communications is at the heart of
his service. Neal’s guiding vision is the belief
that we
all yearn for loving relationships and it is
through these relationships that we experience
healing and growth. The focus of his practice is to
foster healing experiences through therapy, as well
as, provide effective relationship building skills
through education.
Married
since 1988, Neal is both a husband and a father to
three children. He is especially attuned to the many
stresses of modern family life and the struggle to
maintain a healthy balance. Neal believes in the
healing power of relationships to restore zest for
living and provide deeper meaning to face the
challenges of life.
As part
of his pastoral care journey, Neal has served as
pastor in churches located in Illinois, Kentucky and
Georgia. Also, he has trained chaplains in the field
of hospice and has consulted with several Metro
Atlanta hospice organizations. He was also the group
facilitator for the Hearts and Minds brain tumor
support group at Piedmont Hospital. Through the
diversity of his service, Neal offers a holistic
perspective in his therapy and education.
Neal
holds a Bachelor of Sciences degree from Indiana
University and a Masters of Divinity degree from
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Also
he has completed studies for a Doctor of Theology
degree from Columbia Theological Seminary.
Neal’s
clinical training includes Clinical Pastoral
Education at Highlands Baptist Hospital in
Louisville, Kentucky and North Carolina Baptist
Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Also, he
has completed pastoral counseling residencies at
University Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky and
Georgia Association for Pastoral Care in Decatur,
Georgia. Neal has also completed advanced clinician
training through Imago Relationships International.
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