Kathy Engel, Psy.D.
Inspiring Creative Solutions to Life Challenges
Specialty
Specialty

Guidance through the Perfect Storm
Guidance through the Perfect Storm
Biological predisposition along with developmental demand for growth and life stressors can culminate into a perfect storm to create emotional and behavioral dysregulation. I've personally persevered through perfect storms and guided many people to calmer waters.
Expertise
Expertise
I specialize in treating anxiety and mood disorders in older children, adolescents, and young adults. I also have a strong interest and experience with supporting healthcare workers with compassion fatigue and burnout. I have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology with emphasis in human growth and development and family systems. My training and work experiences include providing assessments and therapy services at a pediatric hospital, residential treatment center, school setting, and outpatient mental health agencies. I've been in private practice for 18 years.

Most Common Symptoms I Address:
Most Common Symptoms I Address:
worry and fear
panic attacks
obsessions and compulsions
withdrawal and avoidance
posttraumatic stress
depression and insecurity
self-harm behavior
anger and aggression
identity dysphoria
sleep disturbance
low motivation
peer and family relational problems
