• 1981 Masters of Arts In Behavioral Science, University of Houston - Clear Lake, Texas
• 1979 Bachelor of Arts In Psychology, Aurora University - Aurora, Illinois

Licensure:

• 1986 Licensed Professional Counselor by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
• 1992 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
• 1993 Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse