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Meet

Jennifer Cameron, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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About Dr. Jennifer Cameron

Jennifer Cameron, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist who practiced in the Washington, DC area before relocating to Wilmington in 2018. She now resides in Virginia and continues to provide therapy services virtually. Prior to private practice, Dr. Cameron served as a staff psychologist at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) for 16 years, where she provided diagnostic and treatment services for individuals experiencing anxiety and mood disorders. She also worked with the Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Service at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), supporting patients managing complex medical conditions.

Dr. Cameron has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, insomnia, depression, grief, and trauma-related concerns. Her background in both psychology and nursing allows her to provide thoughtful support to individuals navigating chronic illness, medical diagnoses, and major life transitions.

 

Approach

Her clinical work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with a focus on helping clients understand patterns that contribute to distress and develop practical coping strategies. She emphasizes collaboration, skill-building, and measurable progress over time.​

Dr. Cameron works to create a warm, structured, and supportive environment where clients can build resilience, confidence, and lasting change. 

Being PSYPACT authorized, Dr. Cameron can provide telehealth services to clients in participating states.

Outside the office

Dr. Cameron enjoys playing the flute, cooking, biking, and traveling with her husband. She especially enjoys opportunities to visit her children and grandchildren.

Specialties

  • Anxiety and mood disorders

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • ADHD

  • Insomnia (CBT-I)

  • Depression and grief

  • Trauma-related concerns

  • Stress related to medical illness and life transitions

Populations
Served

  • Children (6+)

  • Adolescents

  • Adults

  • Individuals with medical conditions or chronic illness

  • Military Families

Insurance
Accepted

  • Aetna (including State Health Plan)

  • Ambetter

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Humana (PPO)

  • MedCost

  • Medicare, including BCBS and UHC (secondary insurance needed)

  • TRICARE (with referral)

  • United Health Care

Education &
Credentials

  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology — American University

  • M.S., Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) — University of Cincinnati

  • B.S., Nursing — University of Maryland

  • Training in CBT, CBT-I, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Prolonged Exposure

  • Member, National Register of Health Service Psychologists

Professional
Highlights

  • Staff Psychologist, National Institute of Mental Health (16 years)

  • NIH Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Service provider

  • Private practice clinician since 2005

  • Extensive experience treating anxiety, OCD, and mood disorders

  • PSYPACT-authorized provider serving clients in participating states via telehealth

Ready to Get Started?

If you feel this provider may be a good fit, request an appointment today.

Our team is happy to help you take the next step.

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