- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Memphis- 1991
- Master of Science in Social Work, University of Tennessee, Health Science Center –1994
- Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC), State of Illinois -1995
- Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work -1999
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Illinois, Colorado, Washington, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida