Athena Y. Baca-Chieza, PsyD

Psy. D. Shift Health Psychology
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Specializes in: Chronic Illness, Post-Operative Cancer Care, Medical Professional Stress, Caregiver Issues, Coping Skills,

Introduction

I'm Dr. Athena Baca-Chieza, a licensed clinical psychologist helping people navigate cancer, chronic illness, and the anxiety that comes with a health crisis. I blend cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness tools with a strengths-based, meaning-centered approach — because you already carry more resilience than illness wants you to believe. With 20 years in oncology and integrated medical settings and fluency in Spanish, I offer both telehealth and in-person sessions. I'm currently accepting new clients — I'd love to hear from you.

PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Biracial/Multiracial, Hispanic/Latinx, Black/African American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • Psy. D. #PSY.0003196 (CO)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • People with Disabilities
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • HIV/AIDS

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Psychotherapy $225
  • Couples Therapy $275

Locations

Shift Healing Health Psychology - Wheat Ridge
3000 Youngfield Street, Suite 302
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215-6545
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Professional Information

Education

  • Doctoral Degree, Health Psychology - The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
  • Post-doctoral Fellowship, Bone Marrow Transplant/Psychosocial Oncology - The Colorado Blood Cancer Institute
  • Psychology Internship, Health Psychology - Brooke Army Medical Center
  • Master's Degree, Clinical Psychology - The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS)

FAQ

Is Athena Y. Baca-Chieza, PsyD accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Athena Y. Baca-Chieza, PsyD is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Athena Y. Baca-Chieza, PsyD also offers a free consultation.
Does Athena Y. Baca-Chieza, PsyD offer telehealth appointments? Athena Y. Baca-Chieza, PsyD does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Athena Y. Baca-Chieza, PsyD specialize in? Athena Y. Baca-Chieza, PsyD specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Caregiver Issues, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Cultural Adjustment, Depression, Diabetes, Life Transitions, Medical Professional Stress, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Parkinson's Disease, Post-Operative Cancer Care, Racial Identity, Stress, Trauma, Women's Health, Women's Issues, Compassion Fatigue, and Harm Reduction.
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