Juliana A Canas Baena, MSW

Juliana Canas Baena specializes in internal medicine with a focus on mental health care. She earned her Master of Social Work from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and has been practicing for a decade. Her clinical expertise centers on providing comprehensive care that addresses both physical and emotional well-being. She is fluent in English and brings extensive experience in working with patients across different age groups.

Juliana practices at UVA Health locations in Charlottesville, Virginia, including the Teen and Young Adult Care Riverside center and the Teen & Young Adult Health Center. She focuses on treating depression, including specialized care for expectant mothers experiencing antepartum depression and children and teens facing depressive disorders. Her therapeutic approach includes counseling services designed to support patients through their mental health challenges. She works closely with young adults and adolescents, helping them …navigate complex emotional and developmental issues.