About Firm Foundation Treatment Center: Our Christ-Centered Mission and Approach

Meet the Staff

At Firm Foundation Treatment Center in Woodstock, GA, our staff is committed to providing compassionate, Christ-centered care to help men overcome addiction and reclaim their lives. Our experienced team of therapists, counselors, and medical professionals is dedicated to supporting each individual’s recovery journey with personalized treatment plans that address the mind, body, and spirit. With a deep understanding of the challenges that come with addiction, we strive to create a supportive, faith-based environment where every patient feels empowered to heal and grow. Meet the team that is here to guide you every step of the way.

Brian Aicher, LCSW Founder/Clinical Director

Brian Aicher, LCSW
Founder/Clinical Director

Brian has worked in behavioral health for over fourteen years. His professional career has focused solely on serving people overcoming mental illness, and those attempting to live a life of sobriety. Brian is the founder, and clinical director of Firm Foundation Treatment Center. His goal is to help those in treatment find a meaningful life closer to Christ, and break the patterns of living that lead us back to using drugs and alcohol. He believes genuinely empathic and authentic connections can help others start the process of trusting themselves, and building healthy relationships.

Eddie Gleeson

Edward Gleeson
Director of Business Development

Eddie brings over 4 years of experience in the behavioral health field and is dedicated to guiding individuals toward healing and transformation at Firm Foundation Treatment Center. With his background in admissions, business development for substance use treatment centers and healthcare sales, he is committed to providing access to Christ-centered outpatient care. Eddie believes in the power of Christ-Centered and evidence based therapy and is passionate about fostering partnerships that promote holistic wellness for all. As Director of Business Development, Eddie is instrumental in developing quality relationships in the community and working with clients and referents to ensure a seamless process for admission to the program. His mission is to be a resource for anyone seeking substance use and mental health treatment, and provide an answer for services for everyone he speaks to.

Erica Welsh, MAMFT, APC, AMFT
Primary Therapist

Erica brings a passion for seeing people connect to a sense of belonging and purpose in the world around them. Her professional background includes providing therapeutic services in a variety of inpatient and outpatient treatment settings such as primary mental health, couples and families in crisis, curriculum development and programming, and residential addiction treatment. Her specialties include Personal Growth & Development, Anger and Stress Management, Conflict Resolution, Life Transitions, Interpersonal Relationships, Self-Esteem, Depression & Anxiety, Substance Abuse & Addiction, Codependency, Crisis Management, Disordered Eating, & Trauma. 

Dexter J. Foster - Lead Behavior Tech

Dexter J. Foster
Lead Behavior Tech

Dexter has been in behavioral health for roughly 30 years. He has worked in multiple levels of care ranging from sober living, residential mental health, crisis stabilization, residential young adult addiction, and intensive outpatient treatment. He brings an immense amount of knowledge, experience, and passion to our team. He has an incredible desire to utilize clinical knowledge, and disciple others towards a relationship with Christ. Dexter is passionate about authentic relationships and fostering safe, collaborative groups.