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Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT

About

Sam Louie is a psychotherapist (licensed mental health counselor; LMHC), author and spoken word artist with an emphasis on porn/sex addiction (Specialist in Problematic Sexual Behaviors; S-PSB), Asian shame, and multicultural issues. Sam received his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in marriage & family therapy from Azusa Pacific University. Sam comes from an extensive journalism background and is an Emmy Award-winning former television journalist. He is the author of Asian Shame & Addiction: Suffering in Silence and Slanted Eyes: The Asian-American Poetic Experience (poetry collection based on themes of Asian culture, mental health, and addictions). For more on speaking engagements please go to his speaking website: www.samlouiespeaks.com or email him at samlouiespeaks@gmail.com. For more on books and resources please go to his counseling website: www.samlouiemft.com or for faith-based sex addiction counseling: www.ProdigalsCounseling.org

Books by Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT

Recent Posts

How Imperialism Sexualized Asian Women

The long-term consequences of racism, sexism, and imperialism.

The long-term consequences of racism, sexism, and imperialism.

How People in Power Have Fueled Hatred and Racism Against Asians

When leaders hide hate speech behind the veil of free speech.

When leaders hide hate speech behind the veil of free speech.

The Atlanta Asian Spa Shootings

Hate crimes are easy to see yet hard to prove. What can we learn from the recent wave of violence against Asians?

Hate crimes are easy to see yet hard to prove. What can we learn from the recent wave of violence against Asians?

Successfully Dating a Person with an Addiction

5 “green” flags to look for if you want the relationship to work.

5 “green” flags to look for if you want the relationship to work.

The Coded Language of Modern-day Racism In America

Seattle Mariner's CEO Kevin Mather has resigned after making racially critical comments about his players.

Seattle Mariner's CEO Kevin Mather has resigned after making racially critical comments about his players.

The Benefits of Addiction Recovery

There's more to recovery than freedom from addiction.

There's more to recovery than freedom from addiction.

Unwanted Sexual Behaviors in Relationships

if your partner asks you to do something sexually beyond your comfort zone how do you view the request?

if your partner asks you to do something sexually beyond your comfort zone how do you view the request?

The Contradiction of Addiction

Is addiction a disease, a choice, or a form of powerlessness?

Is addiction a disease, a choice, or a form of powerlessness?

Parental Love and Abuse in the Asian Community

Some Asian-American clients struggle with the notion of parental abuse, and they are quick to defend their parents as loving. But love and abuse are not mutually exclusive.

Some Asian-American clients struggle with the notion of parental abuse, and they are quick to defend their parents as loving. But love and abuse are not mutually exclusive.

Emotional Hostages

What do you do with friends who hold you "emotionally captive?" These are the friends who call you in the midst of the crisis and you feel burdened to help.

What do you do with friends who hold you "emotionally captive?" These are the friends who call you in the midst of the crisis and you feel burdened to help.