He earned his doctoral degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, a Clinical Psychology program specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). His dissertation research examined the role of self-compassion across various dimensions of adolescent well-being. Most recently, he completed his pre-doctoral internship at Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital in Fort Washington, PA, where he focused on delivering evidence-based treatments, including Trauma-Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to adolescents and adults suffering from severe mental health issues.