Neale Lundgren, PhD

Psychologist, mentor, author, musician

Neale Lundgren, PhD, is a therapist, a former Benedictine monk, a writer, a poet, and a musician. He received his doctoral degree from Emory University in psychological, philosophical, and religious thought and has taught at St. John’s University, Emory University, and Pacifica Graduate Institute. As a teacher, he uses the conversation of presence, reflective reading, meditation, and transformational energy work to help put students in touch with their soul and the sacred in the midst of the world. Neale lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Professional Credentials

Licenses & Certifications

Dr. Lundgren is a member in good standing in the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC).

Professional Experience

Since 1993, Dr. Lundgren has provided counseling in self-improvement for individuals, couples, and groups. Dr. Lundgren has also directed seminars, workshops, and retreats on self-improvement techniques for daily life.

education background

  • Ph.D in Philosophy, Psychology, & Religious Thought, 1988, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
    Awarded a cross-disciplinary doctorate incorporating the fields of psychological, philosophical, and religious thought in 19th-20th century Europe. Dissertation Topic: Religious Thought, Psychological Health, and World Views

  • M.A. in Theology, 1982, St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN
    As Benedictine monk undertook formal studies in theology and modern western-thought, counseling theory and pastoral counseling. Included extensive studies in literature and music from the 6th-20th centuries, with studies abroad in Greece, Egypt, and Israel in collaboration with Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel

  • B.A. in Philosophy, 1976, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA
    Completed comprehensive studies in major systems of western philosophy from its origins to American pragmatism. Included formal studies in classical guitar literature and concert performance under former student of Andres Segovia, Elias Barreiro, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA