Stuart earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Washington State University in 1995. Influenced by his involvement in ministry he left a career as a practicing engineer and entered the counseling field in 2001. With a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Regent University in Virginia and experience working as an In-Home Therapist, Stuart moved to Indiana in November 2008 to be near his wife’s family. Having completed all experience requirements for licensure in Virginia, Stuart is now working towards licensure in Indiana. Stuart is a National Certified Counselor with areas of interest in depression, anxiety, marital issues, addictive behaviors, grief and loss issues, chronic/terminal illnesses, and behavioral problems of children and adolescents.