Kent holds a Master's degree in Substance Abuse Counseling from the University of Louisiana, and has over 20 years experience in the field of treating addiction, trauma, codependency, and related disorders. He has a specialization in the area of human sexuality and working with issues of identity, orientation, abuse or addiction, and helping to restore individuals to their healthy sexual/relational selves.

Kent has previously taught college courses in counseling and psychology. He has trained with pioneers in the field of addiction and mental health such as Patrick Carnes, Claudia Black, and ONSITE staff, as well as worked with the indigenous tribal elders of the Lakota Reservation. Kent completed a 2-year fellowship with Sharon Stanley to become a Certified Somatic Transformation Therapist, somatic transformation being one of the most advanced techniques in working with trauma and attachment disorders. Kent has presented at various conferences and workshops, including the American Counseling Association and the American Psychological Association. He is licensed as an Addiction Specialist and Certified in Experiential Therapy, among other credentials he holds.