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JoAnna Elmquist, Ph.D. (she/her)

Accepting new patients

  • Psychologist
  • Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Psychology

Clinical focus

  • Behavioral and Mental Health
  • Health Psychology
  • Weight Management

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Modern building on a clear day with the tram in the background.
Center for Health & Healing, Building 2
503-494-8311
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About me

I am a health psychologist who provides psychological evaluations and support for patients seeking care for eating and weight-related concerns and bariatric surgery candidates.

I provide compassionate, patient-centered care, viewing treatment as a partnership that empowers patients to build confidence in their capacity for change while fostering a deeper sense of meaning and well-being.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence‑based practices, including cognitive‑behavioral interventions, as well as mindfulness and acceptance‑based strategies. I also provide trauma‑focused care using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), supporting patients in addressing and processing difficult experiences.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my partner, listening to true crime podcasts, exploring Portland and being outdoors.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • Ph.D., 2018, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
    • M.A., 2014, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
    • B.A., 2010, Trinity University

  • Internship

    • Psychology Intern, Charleston Consortium: Medical University of South Carolina and The Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2017-2018

  • Fellowship

    • The Yale Program for Obesity, Weight, and Eating Research, Yale School of Medicine, 2018-2020

Memberships and associations:

  • American Psychological Association
  • The Obesity Society
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