He received his undergraduate degree from Florida Atlantic University Honors College and received his graduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award for the Florida Atlantic University Honors College. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children. Presently, he holds an academic appointment at Palm Beach Atlantic University and also serves as a staff psychologist at Florida Atlantic University Counseling Center. He is bilingual (speaks English and Spanish) and has extensive experience in the treatment of children, adolescents, and families. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, playing drums, and spending time with his family.