Leon Larimer completed his graduate studies through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Larimer conducted his pre-doctoral internship through the Palo Alto VA Medical Center, as well as a postdoctoral residency through Children's Hospital Medical Center in San Francisco. He has postdoctoral certifications in clinical psychopharmacology, addiction treatment and family therapy. He is currently the Director of Clinical Services for Beacon House in Pacific Grove and has been in private practice for over 35 years.