Rooted in Freud’s seminal discoveries about the unconscious mind, psychoanalysis is a longstanding therapeutic method that helps individuals and couples uncover deeper layers of thought and emotion. This approach fosters genuine self-discovery, alleviates emotional distress, and strengthens relationships. In psychoanalytic psychotherapy, patients seek to understand and resolve their inner conflicts, emotional responses, and relationship dynamics—key factors that shape their daily lives. Through thoughtful introspection and candid dialogue, they gain deeper self-awareness, disrupt unhelpful cycles, and develop more authentic, fulfilling connections.

 

Building on more than 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Charles Washam offers individual and couple (marital) psychoanalytic psychotherapy. He is a board-certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (NASW; ABECSW) and in Medical Psychotherapy (ABMP). He also serves as a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the American Academy of Psychotherapists, the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, and the American Group Psychotherapy Association, and is a Clinical Member of both the National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists and the National Board for Certified Counselors. Additionally, he is a member of the American Bar Association, the National Association of Social Workers, and the National Organization of Forensic Social Work.

 

Dr. Washam, an Episcopal priest, completed his psychoanalytic training at the Atlanta Psychoanalytic Institute/Emory University Medical School and the Seabury Institute of Pastoral Psychotherapy in 1989. He later graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Law (MJ) in 2024, specializing in Children’s Law and Policy. By integrating his legal background with his clinical expertise, he offers court-recommended and court-ordered services—including reunification therapy, co-parenting therapy, and marital and family psychotherapy—ensuring he can adeptly address complex family dynamics, legal considerations, and the challenges of court processes.

 

Committed to collaborative care, Dr. Washam maintains close working relationships with each patient’s physician and other healthcare providers to ensure a cohesive, comprehensive approach to treatment. His decades of experience, broad expertise, and compassionate style equip him to address a wide range of psychological and emotional challenges. Through his unique combination of psychoanalytic insight, clinical skill, and legal perspective, Dr. Washam strives to guide patients toward healthier relationships, deeper self-awareness, and more fulfilling lives.