Originally graduating with a Bachelor's in psychoanalytic therapy from Bar-Ilan University, Shosh Carmel, MSW (Tel Aviv University), is an Existential Family Psychotherapist and specializes in parenting -a subject about which Shosh has published many academic articles.

Additionally, Shosh is a social activist. She is a member of the Friends of the Gesher Theatre Organization board, a member of the Yoram Loewenstein Performing Arts Studio board and coordinator of an active book club.

Shosh is married with two children and five grandchildren. She lives in Tel Aviv with her husband.