Sam Louie
MA, LMHC
WA, USSam Louie is a psychotherapist with a private practice in Seattle specializing in addictions and multicultural issues. Prior to counseling, Sam worked as an Emmy Award-Winning television journalist where he researched, produced, and reported on a number of stories related to psychotherapy, culture, and mental health. He currently writes a blog for Psychology Today, "Minority Report: Candid Conversations about Race, Culture, and Psychology". He has also written books geared towards helping others understand Asian-American experiences. "Asian Shame and Addiction: Suffering in Silence" delves into the unique cultural aspects that cause Asians to be susceptible to various addictions based on the strong honor/shame dynamic in collectivist Asian cultures. "Slanted Eyes: The Asian-American Poetic Experience" is a collection of poems that touch on themes of isolation, discrimination, addiction, and mental health.
As a first generation Chinese immigrant who grew up in a predominantly African-American neighborhood of South Seattle, Sam understands keenly what it means to be a minority in the U.S. His diversity keynotes are not only engaging and powerful but are punctuated with humor from his own family experiences of "Coming to America". Beyond highlighting some of the cultural and ethnic differences, Sam's speaking also reminds us of our shared humanity as well.
Sam Louie is a psychotherapist with a private practice in Seattle specializing in addictions and multicultural issues. Prior to counseling, Sam worked as an Emmy Award-Winning television journalist where he researched, produced, and reported on a number of stories related to psychotherapy, culture, and mental health. He currently writes a blog for Psychology Today, "Minority Report: Candid Conversations about Race, Culture, and Psychology". He has also written books geared towards helping others understand Asian-American experiences. "Asian Shame and Addiction: Suffering in Silence" delves into the unique cultural aspects that cause Asians to be susceptible to various addictions based on the strong honor/shame dynamic in collectivist Asian cultures. "Slanted Eyes: The Asian-American Poetic Experience" is a collection of poems that touch on themes of isolation, discrimination, addiction, and mental health.
As a first generation Chinese immigrant who grew up in a predominantly African-American neighborhood of South Seattle, Sam understands keenly what it means to be a minority in the U.S. His diversity keynotes are not only engaging and powerful but are punctuated with humor from his own family experiences of "Coming to America". Beyond highlighting some of the cultural and ethnic differences, Sam's speaking also reminds us of our shared humanity as well.
Slanted Eyes: The Asian-American Poetic Experience
"I Wish I was White: The Desire to Fit in, Yet Always Standing Out"
"Living in White America: Race, Culture, and Bias in Everyday Life"
"A presentation which explores the impact of white privilege on ethnic minorities in both overt and more subtle ways (i.e. micro-aggressions). The presentation also includes a look at mainstream media and its impact on perpetuating the stereotypes.
My Story, Your Story, Our Stories: Exploring Our Identities & Privileges
What are your privileges? What are you social identities? How do these make you who you are -- and who would you be without them? A vibrant experiential workshop filled with activities and interactions with others where you can see, hear, and share your experiences with others in a creative and engaging atmosphere. Participants will be follow structured group exercises to maximize learning and growth.
"Asian Shame and Addiction: Suffering in Silence"
Addiction & Diversity: The Sam Louie Story
Sam Louie shares his personal and inspiring journey from being raised in an immigrant family with 3 generations of addictions. Born in Hong Kong and raised in South Seattle, he details how his family's addictions impacted his view of the world while growing up and navigating his career-first as a television news reporter and now as a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in addictions.
Sex Addiction Revealed: A Clinical, Cultural and Personal Perspective
Many therapists "treat" sex addiction and learn from other "experts" in the field but rarely do you get to understand it from a personal and cultural narrative.
This talk explores the clinical, cultural, and personal perspective of Sam's own journey of secrecy and shame growing up amidst 3 generations of addicts. From his own history of addiction which included promiscuity, pornography, and prostitutes, his journey of personal transformation and a...
