-Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology and Human Services from the University of Minnesota, Morris, 2005
-Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Cloud State University, 2007
-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Minnesota, 2010
-Previous work experience: 10 years as a mental health provider/practioner at local non-profit, primarily providing intensive in-home family therapy. 2006-2016