Amy Bohlander, PhD
CAPSS Co-Owner
Licensed Psychologist (WA)
PSYPACT Authorized
Amy Bohlander, PhD is a licensed psychologist who works with young people and their families. She offers 3 main services in her private practice:
1. Individual Therapy
Dr. Bohlander specializes in treating Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in kids, teens, and young adults. She enjoys helping her clients learn skills to manage excessive worry, intense fears, avoidance behaviors, perfectionism, and high levels of stress.
She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based approach that helps individuals recognize and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to improve their well-being. She tailors this approach to each client’s unique needs, incorporating Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help individuals gradually face their fears, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes psychological flexibility and values-based actions.
Dr. Bohlander also has a particular interest and specialty in treating Anxiety & OCD in neurodivergent populations and enjoys adapting evidence-based practices to support young people navigating:
Autism
ADHD
Intellectual & developmental disabilities
2. Parenting Anxious Kids- Group
Dr. Bohlander also offers a workshop called Parenting Anxious Kids. This 6-session (1-hour each session) small-group workshop is geared towards parents of elementary-aged kids (~ages 5-11) who experience anxiety. More information can be found on this webpage and flyer. If you’re interested in participating, please complete the New Client Inquiry Form.
3. IQ Testing
Dr. Bohlander also conducts IQ testing for gifted programming and school planning purposes, including private school admissions. If you would like to schedule IQ testing ONLY with Dr. Bohlander, you can self-schedule here.
Education
Ph.D., School Psychology, University of Washington, 2010 (APA-accredited)
M.Ed., School Psychology, University of Washington, 2006 (NASP-accredited)
B.A., Psychology, Cornell University, 2003
Training and Experience
Private Practice, 2014-present
Staff Psychologist, Seattle Children’s Hospital - Autism Center, 2011-2017
Post-doctoral fellowship, Child Clinical Psychology (Autism Focus), Seattle Children’s Hospital - Autism Center, 2010-2011
Pre-doctoral internship, Child Clinical & Pediatric Psychology, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, (APA-accredited), 2009-2010
School Psychology Internship, Issaquah School District, 2006-2007
Insurance & Policies
Dr. Bohlander is not contracted with any insurance companies but can provide you with an itemized invoice for third-party reimbursement. Please check with your insurance provider for details about out-of-network benefits.
You may access my HIPAA privacy statement here, and my statement regarding surprise medical bills here.
Dr. Bohlander can be reached via email at amy@capsseattle.com.
If you are interested in working with Dr. Bohlander, please complete our New Client Inquiry Form.