Minority Report

Therapy

Therapists Need Therapy, Too

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on March 27, 2024

A Personal Perspective: People may think we have the all the requisite skills to navigate life. But we may be broken people too.

A Personal Perspective: People may think we have the all the requisite skills to navigate life. But we may be broken people too.

Shame

Asian Drug Use, Sex and Shame

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on January 31, 2024

Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, from the movie "Parasite," died by suicide in December of 2023. Shame related to drugs and an affair may have contributed.

Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, from the movie "Parasite," died by suicide in December of 2023. Shame related to drugs and an affair may have contributed.

Forgiveness

From Asian Immigrant to American Escapism

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on January 24, 2024

A Personal Perspective: How does addiction affect minorities? What are the similarities and differences between immigrants and ethnic minorities?

A Personal Perspective: How does addiction affect minorities? What are the similarities and differences between immigrants and ethnic minorities?

Therapy

Mind, Body, and Machine

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on November 14, 2023

Therapy and motorcycling don't often go together, but why not?

Therapy and motorcycling don't often go together, but why not?

Race and Ethnicity

Eating Bitterness: The Notion of “Sucking it Up”

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on October 16, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Many Asians suffer in silence due to the shame of breaking this code.

A Personal Perspective: Many Asians suffer in silence due to the shame of breaking this code.

Mating

Single Asian Men and Harmful Stereotypes in the Dating World

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on August 10, 2023

The online dating world is both a blessing and a curse.

The online dating world is both a blessing and a curse.

Boredom

Bring Boredom Back

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on July 12, 2023

A Personal Perspective: What if boredom can be used to create vitality?

A Personal Perspective: What if boredom can be used to create vitality?

Self-Esteem

Confronting My "Daddy Issues" as a Man

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on May 30, 2023

A Personal Perspective: The phrase "daddy issues" tends to conjure images of insecure women. But "daddy issues" can also include men and their relationships with their fathers.

A Personal Perspective: The phrase "daddy issues" tends to conjure images of insecure women. But "daddy issues" can also include men and their relationships with their fathers.

Race and Ethnicity

My Life as the Asian "Beta Male"

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on May 18, 2023

A Personal Perspective: How I used to be a “yes man".

A Personal Perspective: How I used to be a “yes man".

Friends

Asian People-Pleasing: When "No" Is a Bad Word

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on May 16, 2023

Asian people are stereotypically known to be agreeable and cohesive. This may be helpful in some respects but damaging when one doesn't know how to say "no".

Asian people are stereotypically known to be agreeable and cohesive. This may be helpful in some respects but damaging when one doesn't know how to say "no".

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Billionna Reyes "Tiki Chamorro" on the Women of Wrestling

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on May 8, 2023

A Personal Perspective: How I navigated mental health challenges as an Asian-American woman.

A Personal Perspective: How I navigated mental health challenges as an Asian-American woman.

Forgiveness

Asian-American Christianity in "Beef" and Beyond

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on May 3, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Asian-American Christianity as portrayed in "Beef" hits all the right chords. I've experienced the desperation of Steven Yeun's character myself.

A Personal Perspective: Asian-American Christianity as portrayed in "Beef" hits all the right chords. I've experienced the desperation of Steven Yeun's character myself.

Embarrassment

Discussing Asian American Mental Health This AAPI Month

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on April 26, 2023

Asian American Pacific Islander month is celebrated in May. It's important to recognize the need for mental health care for Asian Americans as this population grows.

Asian American Pacific Islander month is celebrated in May. It's important to recognize the need for mental health care for Asian Americans as this population grows.

Trauma

Trauma-Informed Jiu-Jitsu

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on March 14, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Brazilian jiu-jitsu is being introduced as a means to address trauma, fear, anxiety, and addiction.

A Personal Perspective: Brazilian jiu-jitsu is being introduced as a means to address trauma, fear, anxiety, and addiction.

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

A Cure for Nail-Biting

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on January 5, 2023

A Personal Perspective: I have been a nail-biter for at least 40 years—until now.

A Personal Perspective: I have been a nail-biter for at least 40 years—until now.

Embarrassment

Asian Comparisons: The Shame of Not Measuring Up

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on November 29, 2022

The holidays are here and Asian cultural shame often rears its head at family gatherings. Do you know when it happens and what you can do about it?

The holidays are here and Asian cultural shame often rears its head at family gatherings. Do you know when it happens and what you can do about it?

Career

The Masculine Mystique: Helping Men Find Their True Self

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on September 12, 2022

Some men blindly follow age-old precepts of masculinity when it comes to the world of work, relationships, or friendships. The masculine mystique is a personal journey.

Some men blindly follow age-old precepts of masculinity when it comes to the world of work, relationships, or friendships. The masculine mystique is a personal journey.

Embarrassment

What to Do If Your Child Touches Their Private Parts in Public

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on June 29, 2022

Are you worried about your child when they touch their private parts? Here's what you should know.

Are you worried about your child when they touch their private parts? Here's what you should know.

Embarrassment

Stop Shaming Your Shame

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on April 22, 2022

Are you interested in finding a way out of your self-defeating thoughts? Are you wanting to overcome an addiction? Are you wanting to silence the inner critic within? There's a way

Are you interested in finding a way out of your self-defeating thoughts? Are you wanting to overcome an addiction? Are you wanting to silence the inner critic within? There's a way

Spirituality

The Emotional and Spiritual Components of Sobriety

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on January 27, 2022

Recovery involves a transformation of one's entire being—a true change of heart.

Recovery involves a transformation of one's entire being—a true change of heart.