He is also certified as a Neo-Psychoanalyst, and Cognitive-Behaviorist. Further, he has a Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Psychoactive Substances and Alcohol Disorder. A graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia Pennsylvania he has served as Senior Addictions Counselor at Kintock Group, County Delegate for Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center of Delaware Valley, and Medical Research Assistant for Philadelphia State Hospital.