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

Guidance through the Perfect Storm
Guidance through the Perfect Storm
Biological predisposition and life stressors can culminate in a perfect storm to create emotional and behavioral dysregulation. I have both experienced a perfect storm and have 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
