He has taught couples and family therapy in two different Masters and Doctoral programs, and received post-doctoral training in couples and family therapy at Council for Relationships in Philadelphia. He has been a long-time member of the experientially-oriented American Academy of Psychotherapists, and is currently also a trainee at Appalachian Gestalt Therapy Institute. He has learned the most about being a couple and self-in-relationship from his 17 year marriage to his wife, Hillary.