Dr. Elaine Cameron is a highly trained psychologist who specializes in trauma work within the Veterans Affairs (VA) system. As a second-generation Asian American, she integrates her lived experience with expert clinical training to provide culturally informed, compassionate care.

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Cameron is an expert psychologist in treating trauma-related concerns using evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Problem-Solving Therapy (PST). Her clinical approach is active and highly effective—supporting clients in building practical tools that relieve the most acute, stubborn symptoms.

She specializes in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, with a strong foundation in cultural mental health. Dr. Cameron has worked extensively with military service members and veterans, offering culturally attuned care that recognizes the unique psychological challenges of military life. She understands that military culture—like any culture—shapes identity, values, and beliefs about mental health and resilience. Her work addresses complex experiences such as moral injury, identity loss, and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life.

This perspective aligns with her broader commitment to culturally sensitive therapy: she integrates each client’s cultural background, personal history, and lived experience into the therapeutic process to ensure care that is both effective and profoundly empowering.

Training

Dr. Cameron received her PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Dr. Cameron has completed advanced trainings in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison, BS

• Illinois School of Professional Psychology, PsyD in Clinical Psychology

• Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Predoctoral Internship

• Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Postdoctoral Fellowship

• Licensed in Colorado and PsyPact approved provider

Relevant Experiences

Dr. Cameron serves as a National Consultant for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.