He received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Maryland, European Campus; A Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University, European Campus; and his Psy.D. In Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. Prior to pursuing higher education, Dr. Crawford was active duty for 10 years in the USAF and spent time in South Korea and Germany. He has provided clinical services in a variety of setting including the VA and the UC system. He specializes in trauma treatment which includes mindfulness and relaxation. He conceptualizes his work from an attachment and intersubjective lense.