Erica J. Ho, PhD

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Erica J. Ho, PhD

Erica J. Ho, PhD

  • Clinical Psychologist, Fred Hutch
  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology, University of Washington School of Medicine

Psychology

Rehabilitation Medicine

“I value taking a collaborative approach to figure out a meaningful path for each patient. I like to get to know your strengths and unique qualities, because those are among our most helpful tools in psychotherapy.”

— Dr. Ho

What brought you to oncology?

Rehabilitation psychology is a specialty area within clinical psychology focused on helping people navigating illness, injury and disability. This specialty appealed to me because of its team-based approach and its strong emphasis on advocacy.

A close family member was diagnosed with cancer when I was a kid. I remember how isolated and helpless we felt, especially as an immigrant family with limited local support. That memory motivated me to become a clinical psychologist focused on health and rehabilitation concerns. I feel very privileged to support people with cancer.

What do you value about your work?

I enjoy working with my patients’ larger medical and rehabilitation team, because each member of the care team — especially the patient — has an important perspective to share.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Clinical psychology, rehabilitation psychology

I am a clinical psychologist who sees patients at the Sloan Clinic and at Fred Hutch at UW Medical Center – Montlake.

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
Cornell University

Medical Degree
PhD, Yale University

Residency
Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle Division, Clinical Psychology

Fellowship
Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle Division, Rehabilitation Psychology

Clinical Trials

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Publications

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