He has received intensive individual training in both cognitive and behavior therapy from some of the most renowned psychologists and psychiatrists in the world. He was trained in cognitive therapy by Gary Emery, Ph.D. who co-authored two classic books with Aaron Beck, the founder of cognitive therapy. He also received individual consultation in behavior therapy from Joseph Wolpe, M.D., the founder of behavior therapy and one of the most important figures in the history of psychiatry. In addition, he consulted with and received individualized training in exposure therapy for anxiety disorders from Stefan Hofmann, Ph.D. Associate professor at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University. Dr. Hofmann is considered a world authority on exposure therapy for the treatment of anxiety disorders.