He earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Adler University. He completed his doctoral internship at Northern Illinois University's Counseling and Student Development Center where he specialized in LGBTQ issues, co-facilitated a weekly mindful meditation group, and conducted individual and group therapy. Other clinical experiences have included University of Chicago's Student Counseling Services, and work in other Chicago area private practice settings. He has practiced meditation for over 15 years, and his clinical interests include the use of acceptance and mindfulness strategies to work with anxiety and depression, adjustment and life transition issues, relationship concerns, and multicultural identity development.