Dr. Watter earned his doctorate from New York University and completed post-doctoral training at the Institute for Rational-Emotive Therapy in New York City. He is licensed as both a psychologist and a marriage counselor. In addition to his private practice, he is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, a Clinical Instructor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health at UMDNJ-NJ Medical School, and an adjunct Professor of Psychology at both Seton Hall and Fairleigh Dickinson Universities. He is also a member of the medical staff at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey.

A former consulting editor for the JOURNAL OF SEX EDUCATION AND THERAPY, and the author of several professional articles, Dr. Watter is board certified in both sex therapy and behavioral medicine. He is a member of several professional organizations including The American Psychological Association; The New Jersey Psychological Association; The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists; The Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy; The Society for Sex Therapy and Research; The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers; The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health; The North American Society of Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynecology; and the Morris County Psychological Association.