He completed his doctorate in counselor education at Oakland University in the Detroit, Michigan area. He specializes in counseling children and adolescents and in providing post-master’s supervision. His research interests include life transitions in emerging adulthood, attachment theory, and the impact of various counselor and client characteristics on counseling outcomes. He is a frequent presenter at regional and national conferences and an active advocate for the counseling profession through various state, regional, and national counseling organizations.