Dr. Patten can be reached at (425) 502-5625 or by email at doctorjoannapatten@gmail.com

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Locations: Bothell

Dr. Joanna (Thome) Patten is a clinical child and pediatric psychologist who specializes in treating children and adolescents presenting with a range of clinical concerns. She currently works in the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Seattle Children’s Hospital and previously worked in the Mood and Anxiety Program at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Patten uses evidence-based approaches to treat depression (BA, CBT, etc.), anxiety (exposure, ERP, CBT, etc.), and externalizing behaviors (PCIT, PMT, Collaborative Problem Solving, etc.). Dr. Patten also adapts evidence based interventions for use with children and adolescents presenting with adjustment concerns. Dr. Patten has worked with children and families treated in the Departments of Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Cranio-Facial, Endocrinology, Dermatology, and Gastroenterology, among others.

Areas of interest and expertise include the following:

• Anxiety, including social anxiety, panic disorder, separation anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder

• Issues related to chronic and acute medical illnesses

• Depression

• Relationship issues

• Identity issues

• Adjustment to life changes