He completed his Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from Brigham Young University after completing both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in psychology. Dr. Dinehart received specialty training in couple’s counseling, disability issues, and assessment of mental disorders as part of his internship training. He has also received advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and sex addiction therapy and recovery. He has served as staff psychologist in university counseling centers in Utah, Hawaii, Texas, and, most recently, Alabama where he also served as the Disability Services Coordinator.