She received a Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) in 2011 from St. John’s University, a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Forensic Psychology in 2005 from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in 2003 from Union College. Her educational training focused on the manifestations of behavioral dysregulation, which culminated in a doctoral dissertation on adolescent psychopathy under the guidance of Raymond DiGiuseppe, PhD.