Dr. Cam received her doctorate in Developmental Psychology from George Mason University, where she was mentored by Dr. Susanne Denham and recognized for her superb teaching as a professor of Adolescent Psychology.
Additionally, she is a Certified Professional Success Coach (CPSC), has served as a high school youth leader for over 10 years, and is co-founder of the Thriving School Community, an organization that leverages schools to improve youth mental wellbeing in the classroom and at home.
Dr. Cam hosts the podcast, "Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam" now in its fourth season. To date, she has interviewed over 160 experts on topics such as anxiety, depression, suicide, self-harm, eating disorders, tech safety and addiction, college admissions, gender identity, and much more.
Dr. Cam speaks around the world to inspire, encourage, and teach parents and educators about teen development and youth mental health. After her presentation at the Nysmith School for the Gifted, the coordinator described it as, “The best Parent Education event the school has ever had.”
She has been featured as a parenting expert on television, NPR, the TEDx stage, and in publications including Newsweek, Grown & Flown, and HerMoney. Her practice was also recognized as a 2022 Best of Loudoun Finalist for Mental Health Practitioner.
Dr. Cam is a mom of a teen too. She not only talks the talk, she walks the walk.