Brendan C Engen, PsyD

Clinical Psychologist

From a rural community on the Missouri River in Southeastern South Dakota, Brendan Engen moved to Georgia in 2005 for a postdoctoral supervised work experience under Buford Kesler, Ed.D. of Southeastern Psychological Services. He provided psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations for children and adolescents in the foster care and juvenile justice system at various group homes and regional youth detention centers in central and southeastern Georgia. He became a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Georgia in 2007 and joined his father’s (Eugene P. Engen, Ph.D., ABPP) private practice in psychology - Psychological Services of Waycross - in Waycross, Georgia shortly thereafter. Brendan took over his father’s practice in 2009 following his father’s retirement. Since that time, Brendan’s practice has evolved in its philosophical outlook and practical emphasis and has become what is now known as The Eupatheia Center.

Brendan received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Psychology and his Master of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). He pursued a doctorate in Philosophy for three years at UMASS before shifting his emphasis to Clinical Psychology. He obtained his Doctor of Clinical Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). He has been trained by several eminent and nationally recognized supervisors in person-centered (Rogerian), cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic psychotherapies in various training internships and fellowships in Northern California, including the Berkeley Therapy Institute in the East Bay (2001), the University of San Francisco Counseling Center (2002), and the San Francisco Psychotherapy Group (2004) located in the Presidio district of San Francisco.

In his clinical work, Dr. Engen attempts to integrate psychodynamic, cognitive, and contextual-behavioral insights and methods as appropriate to help individuals achieve their goals and a better way of life. His aim is to provide his clients the opportunity to develop a healthier vision of life and view of themselves; identify and cultivate their inner strengths; and ultimately use those strengths to overcome emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Shayna Smith Denham, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Shayna is a licensed professional counselor and certified alcohol and drug counselor. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Masters in Social Science concentrating in Psychology, both from Georgia Southern University. She has spent years advocating for families afflicted with addiction and domestic violence. Shayna served Gateway community service board for 7 years in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program. She has served on the board for her local PTA as well as school council boards. She is a native of Brunswick and is now raising her 3 children here alongside her husband. Shayna is a member of LPCA, is trained in Trauma Recovery Empowerment model, Nurturing Parenting Program for families, motivational interviewing and specialized training working with the LGBTQ community.