Sonia Venkatraman, PhD
Specialties
- Children's Title: Attending Psychologist
- Academic Title: Clinical Instructor
- Research Center: Center for Clinical and Translational Research
- On Staff Since: February 2013
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Biography
Dr. Venkatraman received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Oregon, where her research focused on the role of family management practices in the prevention of adolescent problem behavior. She completed her psychology clinical internship in Behavioral Medicine and Neuropsychology at the University of Washington (Harborview Medical Center), and subsequently completed a two-year, postdoctoral research fellowship in the University of Washington School of Nursing, where her research focused on adolescent behavior and functioning in the context of chronic illness, and the role of the family in adaptation and coping. Her current clinical interests include using evidence-based therapies to improve coping and adjustment in adolescents and children with medical illness.
Dr. Venkatraman is Co-Director of the Mood and Anxiety Program (MAP) within Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. She served as President of the Washington State Psychological Association in 2017 and 2018. She currently teaches a graduate level clinical course in the University of Washington Department of Psychology, and also supervises doctoral-level clinical psychology students.
- Education
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University of Oregon at Eugene, Eugene, OR
- Fellowship
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Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA
University of Washington, Seattle, WA - Clinical Interests
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Evidence-based therapies to address anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues related to acute and chronic medical illness among children and adolescents; cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression, anxiety disorders, insomnia, trauma, and behavior change.
- Research Description
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Development of preventative programs to support the adjustment and coping of patients and families with medical illness.
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