Minority Report

Self-Esteem

Confronting My "Daddy Issues" as a Man

Sam Louie MA, LMHC 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 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".

People-Pleasing

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

Sam Louie MA, LMHC 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 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.

Addiction

Asian-American Christianity in "Beef" and Beyond

Sam Louie MA, LMHC 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.

Depression

Discussing Asian American Mental Health This AAPI Month

Sam Louie MA, LMHC 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 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 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 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 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.

Child Development

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

Sam Louie MA, LMHC 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 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

Addiction

The Emotional and Spiritual Components of Sobriety

Sam Louie MA, LMHC 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.

Addiction

The Rise of People of Color in 12-Step Groups

Sam Louie MA, LMHC on January 26, 2022

If your addiction is impacted by your ethnic background, where do you go for help?

If your addiction is impacted by your ethnic background, where do you go for help?

Embarrassment

The Difference Between Humility and Humiliation

Sam Louie MA, LMHC on December 16, 2021

Here's why people confuse these two concepts.

Here's why people confuse these two concepts.

Self-Help

Find Your Flow State

Sam Louie MA, LMHC on November 8, 2021

Are you looking for happiness in money, romance, or your career? You may be looking in the wrong places.

Are you looking for happiness in money, romance, or your career? You may be looking in the wrong places.

Trauma

Racial Trauma and Addiction

Sam Louie MA, LMHC on November 1, 2021

Particularly for ethnic minorities, clinicians need to seriously consider the impact of racial trauma and its effect on mental health and addiction.

Particularly for ethnic minorities, clinicians need to seriously consider the impact of racial trauma and its effect on mental health and addiction.

Parenting

How Some Asian Adults Perceive Parental Lecturing

Sam Louie MA, LMHC on June 22, 2021

Some Asian parents tend to lecture their children well into their adult years. Here's how that can manifest in adulthood.

Some Asian parents tend to lecture their children well into their adult years. Here's how that can manifest in adulthood.

Addiction

Why Addiction May Have Increased During the Pandemic

Sam Louie MA, LMHC on May 12, 2021

Many people struggling with addiction have sought help for the first time.

Many people struggling with addiction have sought help for the first time.

Addiction

Relapse Is a Part of Recovery

Sam Louie MA, LMHC on May 11, 2021

Recovering from addiction is about progress, not perfection.

Recovering from addiction is about progress, not perfection.