Dr. Bader has worked in the mental health and addiction field for 20 years. She graduated from the University of North Texas in 2007 with a PhD in counseling psychology and specialization in sport psychology, with a postdoctoral fellowship in Chemical Dependency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She is a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Addiction Counselor, and Certified Mental Performance Consultant.
Dr. Bader has worked in a variety of treatment settings including residential, outpatient, private practice, and Native American health care. She works with collegiate athletic departments, professional teams and organizations, and Olympic athletes. She currently compliments the multi-disciplinary team at Women’s Recovery by serving as the Chief Clinical Officer, advancing treatment for women. In addition, she maintains a private practice. She authored a chapter in the evidenced based book, Cannabis in Medicine. She serves on the Speakers Bureau for the National Marijuana Initiative as a cannabis subject matter expert on emerging research, addiction and treatment.