Katie McChesney, PsyD, MA
Sr. Instructor, Psychiatry-Other CI Services
Graduate Schools
- MA, Humboldt State University (1999)
- PsyD, University of Denver (2008)
Undergraduate School
- BA, University of California–Irvine (CA) (1995)
Internship
- University of Connecticut/Hartford Hospital Program (2007)
Fellowships
- University of California (San Diego) Program, Behavioral Medicine (2009)
Languages
EnglishDepartment
Psychiatry-Other CI ServicesProfessional Titles
- Senior Instructor, Clinical Psychologist
Professional Memberships
- Association for Contextual and Behavioral Science, Member
- APA Division 30 Society of Psychological Hypnosis, Professional Affiliate
- APA Division 22 Rehabilitation Psychology, Professional Affiliate
- APA Division 38: Society for Health Psychology, Professional Affiliate
- American Psychological Association (APA) Division 56: Trauma Psychology, Professional Affiliate
Practice Locations
UCHealth Burn and Frostbite Center - Anschutz Medical Campus12605 E 16th Ave
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, 3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0747
CU Medicine Psychiatry - Outpatient Clinic
1890 N Revere Ct
Anschutz Health Sciences Bldg, Suite 4020
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-1000
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Behavioral Medicine
- International Disaster Psychology, Internship, United Nations Population Fund, International Certificate (2004)
- Clinical Psychology, License (2008)
- Health Psychology, Focused Practice Designation (2012)
- Mental Health and Behavior - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Mental Health and Behavior
- Mental Health and Behavior - Stress
- Mental Health and Behavior - Depression
- Mental Health and Behavior - Anxiety
- Mental Health and Behavior - Bereavement
- Injuries and Wounds
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Back Pain
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fibromyalgia
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip Injuries and Disorders
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee Injuries and Disorders
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Leg Injuries and Disorders
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Spine Injuries
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Neck Disorders and Injuries
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Neck Disorders and Injuries
Clinical Interests
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.
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.
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.
Public Speaking
Yes
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness for Pain and/or Stress Management, Biopsychosocial aspects of Pain, Race, Culture, Ethnicity and Pain, Gender, Sex, and Pain, Mind Body Medicine and Treatment of Chronic Pain
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.
Public Speaking
Yes
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness for Pain and/or Stress Management, Biopsychosocial aspects of Pain, Race, Culture, Ethnicity and Pain, Gender, Sex, and Pain, Mind Body Medicine and Treatment of Chronic Pain