Eric earned his masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University in 2019. Through Adler’s emphasis on social justice, Eric seized opportunities to work with communities and schools located in Chicago's Southside. His graduate school training included lessons on allyship, working with sexual minority communities such as kink and polyamory, LGBTQ+ safe zone training, and how to support clients holistically. Since graduating and relocating to the Puget Sound area, he has worked in psychological services and private practice with adults.