Katie McChesney, PsyD, MA
Behavioral Medicine
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Burn and Frostbite Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
720-848-0747
CU Medicine Psychiatry - Outpatient Clinic
Anschutz Health Sciences Building
303-724-1000
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interests include psychoeducation, pain management, trauma therapy, mindfulness and acceptance-based therapy to reduce anxiety, depression, loss of function and to improve functionality and minimize disability. Interested in pursuing more clinical work with LGBTQ+ individuals.
Care Philosophy
I believe in informed practices that emphasize patient-driven values and evidence-based care for individuals in need of improving their quality of lives in spite of adversity, trauma, injury, and/or disease.
Specialties
- Behavioral Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
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Mental Health and Behavior
Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress
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Bones, Joints and Muscles
Back Pain, Fibromyalgia, Hip Injuries and Disorders, Knee Injuries and Disorders, Leg Injuries and Disorders, Neck Disorders and Injuries, Neck Disorders and Injuries, Spine Injuries, Sprains and Strains
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Injuries and Wounds
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
I enjoy outdoor activities, including hiking, running, standup paddle boarding, skiiing, & swimming. My guilty pleasure is reading and/or watching murder/crime novels and movies.
Education & Training
Undergraduate Schools
BA, University of California–Irvine (CA) (1995)
Graduate Schools
MA, Humboldt State University (1999)
PsyD, University of Denver (2008)
Internships
University of Connecticut/Hartford Hospital Program (2007)
Fellowships
University of California (San Diego) Program (2009)
Professional Memberships
American Psychological Association (APA) Division 56: Trauma Psychology, Professional Affiliate
APA Division 22 Rehabilitation Psychology, Professional Affiliate
APA Division 30 Society of Psychological Hypnosis, Professional Affiliate
APA Division 38: Society for Health Psychology, Professional Affiliate
Association for Contextual and Behavioral Science, Member
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-0747
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-0756
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am clinically interested in treating patients with chronic pain, complicated grief/bereavement, injury, illness or disease processes, anxiety, depression, PTSD.