Dr. Bader has worked in the mental health and substance use field for over 20 years. She graduated from the University of North Texas in 2007 with a PhD in counseling psychology and specialization in sport psychology and completed her 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 working with elite athletes and teams.

Dr. Bader has worked in a variety of treatment settings including residential, outpatient, private practice, and Native American health care. She spends time in the sport environment in collegiate athletic departments, working with professional teams and organizations, and Olympic athletes. She compliments the multi-disciplinary team at Women’s Recovery by serving as the Chief Clinical Officer, advancing treatment for women. Additionally, she maintains a private practice offering counseling, consultation, educational presentations, teaching, training and sport psychology services. She is a consultant for Major League Baseball and has contributed to Cannabis in Medicine, Weed Inked, medical board review study guides, and currently working on her own contribution to the recovery literature.