Katy Barnes

  • LPC
  • Assistant Director of Crisis Services

Before coming to CAPS, Katy provided mental health counseling in a substance abuse withdrawal management and treatment setting at Denver Health Hospital.

She began her mental health career providing individual and group counseling to child and adult survivors of intimate partner violence at DVRC in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

In her current role, Katy is passionate about supporting students in crisis and removing barriers to accessing mental health care.

When not at work, Katy loves dogs, backpacking and games!

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Education

  • MA, Counselor Education: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • BS, Psychology: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

The thing I'd most like to do

Backpack a through-hike like the Pacific Crest Trail.

Areas of interest

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, mental health care system navigation and mental health crisis support.

Connect with CAPS

Please call CAPS at 303-492-2277 to inquire about CAPS services.

To message a specific provider:

  1. Go to mycuhealth.colorado.edu
  2. Click "Get Started" under the Counseling and Psychiatric Services clinic
  3. Go to "Messages" tab
  4. Click "Compose New Message"
  5. Find applicable provider to message or message ASK CAPS