He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The California School of Professional Psychology – Berkeley campus. He is the former Director of Professional Training at CSPP-SF, former Executive Director of the California Psychology Internship Council and current board member for the California Psychological Association, Division II Education and Training. In addition, he maintains a private practice in Pleasanton, CA where he provides psychotherapy to adults, children, families and couples. His professional interests include clinical competency, clinical supervision, psychotherapy research, child psychotherapy and ethics. He is a consulting editor of the APA journal Training and Education in Professional Psychology.