Cobie Whitten, Ph.D.

Cobie has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She has extensive experience working with cancer patients and their loved ones.  She is a Psycho-Oncology Consultant for the Providence Regional Cancer System. Previously, Cobie worked for the Washington State Department of Health in the Washington Breast & Cervical Health Program, co-chaired the Survivorship, Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Taskforce of Washington CARES About Cancer, and taught at Saint Martin’s University.

Cobie has been connected to Harmony Hill for over a decade.  She describes, “Even after my first visit, I left transformed and felt like I had found another home.  And that is how I feel each time I am on The Hill.  It is a privilege and I am very grateful to Gretchen for creating such a healing & transformative oasis.”  Her passion is creating supportive services for cancer patients and their families at all points along the cancer continuum.  She also loves the ocean, reading, and being a grandma.

Upcoming Programs by Cobie Whitten, Ph.D.

Virtual Metastatic Cancer Workshop

November 11 - 12, 2026

This two-part virtual workshop, led by Cobie Whitten Ph. D., offers a supportive space to explore living with metastatic or incurable cancer. Together, we will focus on self-care, building resilience, and navigating the emotional realities of living with cancer. Sessions include an interactive blend of shared discussion and experiential learning. The workshop consists of two […]