He received his Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Bachelor's degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He has over 35 years experience in therapy and psychological assessment with a broad range of clients and has supervised and trained clinicians in a number of settings. He has held clinical management and leadership positions in a number of programs and agencies providing mental health care. He has served as a consultant to a variety of professionals, agencies, and organizations."