Dr. Charles Engel, MD, WA | Psychiatrist

About Dr. Charles Engel

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Medication Management

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Eating Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Bipolar Disorder

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Charles Engel

Dr. Charles Engel is a board-certified psychiatrist who earned his MD and MPH from the University of Washington in Seattle. He completed his psychiatry residency at Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco and a fellowship in psychosomatic medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center. He has held clinical, research, teaching, policy, and administrative roles at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, the Seattle VA Medical Center, and most recently served as Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Engel specializes in caring for adults affected by stressful or traumatic experiences. He treats posttraumatic stress, depression, anxiety, substance-related concerns, and persistent physical symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, and memory and focus. His approach is person-centered and collaborative, focusing on meaningful improvements in symptoms, quality of life, and functioning across important life roles. Dr. Engel begins with a careful diagnostic evaluation and works with patients to identify the changes that matter most in their lives. Treatment plans are developed collaboratively and may include thoughtful medication management and practical strategies for coping with daily challenges. Follow-up visits focus on supportive conversations, problem-solving, and small, meaningful steps that support recovery and long-term well-being.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Eating Disorder

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Self-Harm / Injury

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Talkiatry

Board certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Education and training

Medical School - University of Washington School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
University of Washington, Master's in Public Health
Fisio Medical Center fisioterapia, Residency in Psychiatry
UW Medical Center - Montlake | Seattle Hospital, Fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine

NPI number

1447875984

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What practice does Dr. Charles Engel work with?

Dr. Charles Engel works with Talkiatry.

Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Engel have?

Dr. Charles Engel is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Charles Engel?

Dr. Charles Engel frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Eating Disorder. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Charles Engel on their profile.