Dr. Charles W. Washam

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I have searched for years trying to find help for my son who is now 17 years old and i have always believed that he is bipolar and now I know he is smoking grass regularly and maybe taking pain pills for fun. My family doctor told me to go see Dr. Washam and within a month it is as if I have my old boy back.

Right away, Dr. Washam connected with my son and he felt safe where he could talk openly, because his mother left him ten years ago. Dr. Washam helped our family doctor change his medication, and with weekly visits my son has regained his personality. I do not know what I would have done if we had not had God's blessing to send us to this kind and very intelligent therapist. May God bless you, Dr. Washam.

I have lived in Lexington all my life, and I married my husband when I was 23 after meeting him at UK. We have been married now for 7 years, and we have been fighting seemingly non-stop for the past year or two. We'll fight, make up, and then start the process all over again. It's exhausting.

A family friend encouraged us to see Dr. Washam (he had helped her immensely when she lost her parents). I was hesitant at first, but when I saw these reviews and heard several people in Lexington speak so highly of him, I called to schedule an appointment. From the very beginning, Dr. Washam was professional and kind, and was able to schedule us for the following week. With such a large practice, I was happy we didn't have to wait long!

My husband and I have seen Dr. Washam now for about 5 weeks, and without going into too much detail, we are doing much much better. It's hard to know what's wrong when you're the one buried in it, but having Dr. Washam's input and insight into our relationship has opened our eyes to countless things we could do better. And, we are doing just that. We are fighting much less, and it's clear that we are both far more aware of our actions and words, and I'm getting back to that feeling I had in the beginning of our relationship. It's amazing. Just by talking through some of our issues, concerns, and desires, my husband and I have been able to reconnect and understand the other's frustrations.

Truly, I never thought that we could be close again like this, but it just goes to show that communication is critical, and having Dr. Washam there for us to guide us through this process has been crucial. Writing this review was the least I could do - thank you, Dr. Washam, for all you've done for me and Steve.

My family thinks I have a drinking problem and anger issues. My St Elizabeth's doctor sent me to Dr. Washam and what a huge difference he has made in my life. Turns out that I have been depressed for at least one year, ever since my brother was killed by an 18 wheeler. I thought I had gotten over it, but I didn't know that my temper, missing classes and drinking was a part of being depressed. Also, I broke up with my girlfriend of 3 years because I just couldn't feel much for her anymore, and now I regret it.

I have seen Dr. Washam since early November, usually once a week, and I am doing much better. He is very nice, he listens carefully and he is a good teacher. What he does the best is that he helps me see that my behaviors are an outward expression of my feelings (that I didn't know I had). As I continue becoming more self aware, I know that I am maturing and that I am getting rid of my depression and anger. I am extremely positive about Dr Washam.
-Evan

I was referred to Dr. Washam from St Elizabeth's for heroin addiction counseling to go along with my suboxone medical treatment. I am 27years old, female, and we connected right away. He is direct, challenging and intense, but also kind and understanding. For the first time in a long time, I have hope that I can get my life back again.

The demon of addiction can be overwhelming and I recommend him to anyone going through this ordeal. He works closely with my primary doctor in monitoring my progress, which has led to beneficial changes in my medicine.

I have been separated from my wife for 3 months following an affair, and I started seeing Dr. Washam individually 2 months ago and my wife decided to join me for the first time last week. I was surprised at how quickly Dr. Washam uncovers the deeper, more painful problems. His office is very comfortable, particularly when his dog Riley is present, and Dr. Washam is direct, compassionate, and highly effective.

The overall service that he provides, excluding the therapy itself, is way beyond what I had imagined. He returns calls and texts promptly, somehow always seems available, and his support and genuine caring has helped me through this difficult time in my life.

Incredibly kind, sensitive, and wickedly insightful and bright. Helped me more in 3 sessions than others have in months.

Articulate; intelligent; insightful...Honestly, Dr. Washam has helped me improve my life in many important ways. It's amazing how much he cares about helping me. Highly recommend.

When my husband wanted to give Dr. Washam more money for spending 40 more mins over our hour to help us, he refused the money, hugged us, and said we could write a review for him if we wanted. Dr. Washam deserves more than just a good review.
Dr. Washam has counseled my husband and I for approximately a month. I consider our case a very challenging one and Dr. Washam has managed to take our baggage and lay it out on the table for us to plainly see (per say). He is very good at metaphorically painting a picture for us to better understand what he sees in us. He shared personal experiences, insight, and education with us, which backed up his knowledge and credibility. Dr. Washam is someone who we both love like family and whom we both highly respect. Words simply cannot describe the godly wisdom we have been so fortunate to soak in. Only 2 visits and we're convinced there is no one better (for us.)
Plus, he's an animal lover. Not to mention, his office is SO neat, very clean and comfortable.

I began working with Dr. Washam in June 2017. I decided to work with him based on his many incredible reviews. I must say that with his help, guidance, and compassion, he probably saved my life. Dr. Washam is so different from most others because he cares and wants his patients to succeed in life and reach their full potential. After six months of his guidance and help, I am in a fantastic emotional place. I truly have never felt this strong and confident in all my life. Thank you Dr. Washam.

A friend gave me Dr. Washam's phone number because my wife has filed for a divorce. I have met with him since Thanksgiving, and he has been a great help.

I am 28 years old, and have been experiencing social anxiety and panic attacks. My doctor referred me to Dr. Charles Washam for help. In our first meeting, he took many pages of notes and stayed with me for more than an hour. He talked to my doctor and I was prescribed a new medicine. Much of my problem has to do with break ups in relationships and constant drama on Facebook. I have seen him three times, and I am doing much better. Dr. Washam is kind, a very good listener, sensitive, and refreshingly direct. I like him very much, and I trust him which is hard for me to do. Finally, his dog Riley helped me feel comfortable from the very beginning!

To begin with, Dr. Washam is so incredibly different from most! Over the years I would have loved to have my doctors as kind and caring as he is. My past psychologist would never answer a phone call and she would never call back when I left a message. I thought all doctors were the same but I must say that Dr. Washam not only spoke with me for probably 20 minutes on the phone when I first called, but in our sessions, he never rushes me even when I know I am beyond my time and he has someone waiting in his reception area. I appreciate that he is more open and spontaneous rather than rigid when it comes to listening and helping, and his overall dedication to his patients is in my experience unmatched.

For years I thought I had ADD and my doctor sent me to Dr. Washam for an evaluation. After a good hour plus of talking he believed that I suffered from obsessive compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety. He sent his notes to my doctor and I was prescribed Lexapro. I have met with him 3 times now and I am beginning to feel normal. I don't worry all the time; I don't count numbers or study license plates, and I can even leave for work without checking if the doors are locked multiple times. Most of all, I can concentrate better at work, not get so easily distracted, and I can complete projects on time. He has been a great help and I plan on continuing with him for awhile.

I saw Dr. Washam for the first time roughly one week before Christmas at his Northern Kentucky office. I was immediately impressed by the office atmosphere and decor, and Dr. Washam was warm, welcoming, and an excellent listener. I have already scheduled another appointment with Dr. Washam next week, but this time with my husband--who, surprisingly, is eager to come. I believe that with a handful of sessions, our marriage will be stronger and we will learn how to address and correct some of the issues we are having. I highly recommend Dr. Washam.

I live in Alexandria, KY and my husband has just left me and my 8 year old son for another woman. We have been married 14 years and I thought everything was going fine. Clearly not! My lawyer gave me Dr. Washam's name for counseling, and he has helped me beyond words. I was an emotional wreck - couldn't eat, couldn't sleep, couldn't stop yelling or crying. In only three sessions, I am feeling much more in control and I am thinking clearly. Dr. Washam has helped me a lot, and I recommend him with all my heart.

My husband and I recently began seeing Dr. Washam for marriage counseling, and we couldn't be more pleased with the results. Dr. Washam is patient, kind, sensitive and intelligent, and is not afraid to be direct when necessary. If you're serious about mending your relationship or marriage, then I definitely recommend Dr. Washam.

I recently took my two teenage kids to see Dr. Washam and I am very pleased with the results. They've been acting out a lot recently ever since my wife (their mother) got sick. Dr. Washam helped them see that their anger and behavior was causing even more harm to the family, something that I just couldn't get them to understand. It's great to see them coping better now. My wife and I will begin seeing Dr. Washam next week to help us get through our own issues and her sickness.

I am 42 years old and have recently had a Mastectomy. The months preceding the surgery were excruciating; I was on an emotional roller coaster. The oncologist referred me to Dr. Washam to help deal with my anger, anxiety, and depression. I have seen Dr. Washam for about four months, and he has made all the difference in how I have handled this matter. He is warm, supportive, smart, and kind. He has helped me keep perspective on my personal life: my marriage, three children, and my job. Trust me, Dr. Washam has been a steady, guiding presence throughout this frightening and overwhelming experience. I am thankful that my health is improving and my spirit is much more bright and positive. For weeks Dr. Washam has patiently listened to me alternate between ranting and raging about how unfair life is, and then switch to constantly crying about potentially losing everyone I love. I cannot recommend him strongly enough.