CACTUS FLOWER CENTER FOR RESILIENCY
Meet Dr. Katy Barrs
Dr. Barrs has a passion for working with Service Members, Veterans, and their families. She is dedicated to using evidence-based treatments and assessments to achieve your goals. With over 15 years of experience and a committment to learning, she provides an open and collaborative space for her clients, students, and colleagues to grow.
Connection
Acceptance
Authenticity
V A L U E S
Compassion
Leadership
Respect
Relevant History
Education
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
Emphasis in Psychological Assessment & Trauma
University of Denver 2007
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M.A. in Clinical Psychology
University of Denver 2004
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B.S. in Psychology
University of Georgia 2001
Clinical Skills
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
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Prolonged Exposure (PE)
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Professional Affiliations
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Sciences
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American Psychological Association
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Division 19 Society for Military Psychology
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Naropa Center for Psychedelic Studies
Awards
2021 University of Denver Faculty Career Champion Award (Nomination)
2020 Division 19 Society for Military Psychology Presidential Citation
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2019 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1 Citizen of the Year Award
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2018 Colorado House of Representatives Official Commendations
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2016 Division 19 Society for Military Psychology Arthur W. Melton Early Achievement Award
Work Experience
Feb. 2016 - Present
Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2016
Sept. 2007 - Dec. 2010
Sept. 2006 - Aug. 2007
University of Denver
Serves as a professor and clinic director for the military-specific clinic, in addition to supervising developing clinical psychologists and continuing research for and with Service Members and Veterans.
Denver Vet Center
Operated on an interdisciplinary behavioral health treatment team working with combat Veterans, survivors of military sexual trauma, and family members of active-duty Service Members. Served as the Military Sexual Trauma Treatment Coordinator.
Minneapolis V.A. Medical Center
Served as a staff psychologist on two treatment teams (the Severe Mental Illness Team and the Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Team) and worked with Veterans with trauma histories and mental health diagnoses.
Boston V.A. Medical Center with the Boston Consortium
Servied as a clinical psychology intern, working within an inpatient unit, substance abuse residential program, PTSD clinic, and child psychology department and clinical fellow affiliated with Harvard Medical School.
On a personal note...
Dr. Barrs lives in Denver, Colorado with her family. She loves hiking around the many trails of Colorado with her Golden Retriever and attending live music shows. She also enjoys yoga, reading, and quality time with friends. Dr. Barrs feels honored to give back to those who have served our country.