Mary K. Alvord, Ph.D. is a psychologist and founder of Alvord, Baker & Associates, LLC in Maryland with more than 40 years of clinical experience. She served as President of APA Division 46, Society of Media Psychology and Technology in 2013 and has been active in promoting internet safety and telehealth for almost 2 decades. In 2023, she served as a member of the American Psychologist Association’s Expert Panel on Social Media and Teens. She is co-author of Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens, Resilience Builder Program, and The Action Mindset Workbook for Teens: Simple CBT Skills To Help You Conquer Fear & Self Doubt & Take Steps Toward What Really Matters.