Michael Lau
Psychologist, Ph.D. in Counseling PsychologyI work with a variety of clients from diverse racial/ethnic, gender, and sexuality backgrounds.
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Just like any other group, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) community faces mental health issues and unique challenges. However, LGBTQ individuals are almost 3 times more likely than others to experience a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety. Additionally, more than half of individuals who identify as transgender experience depression or anxiety. The LGBTQ community is also at a higher risk for suicide. Young people are even more at risk, as they may experience a lack of support at home and fear, hatred or prejudice in school. If you are a member of the LGBTQ community and are facing mental health challenges, you don’t have to suffer in silence. Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s LGBTQ experts and get help today.
My clients come from many different walks of life, ranging in age from their 70s to their 20s. Many are monogamous. Many are polyamorous or in open relationships. Some identify as kinky and some have not heard of this term. Many of my clients want to improve their relationships or their sex lives. I also work with a wide range of "more conventional issues," such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and existential concerns. About half of my clients are LGBTQQIA.
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Have you ever been told that you're the "Black sheep" of the community or your family, "Whitewashed", "Too South Asian", or "Not Brown enough"? Maybe you're not South Asian, but you feel like you don't belong in your community. You belong right here! I go by "The Bad Indian Therapist", because as someone who was raised Indian and Catholic, I've also been called these things too. Sometimes it makes us feel isolated, and we withdraw from the world. It doesn't have to be that way!
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I help BIPOC men and LGBTQIA individuals overcome stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma by taking a whole person approach, focusing on body, mind, self, and spirit. I listen to your story with empathy and respect, integrating it into our sessions for healing. Using evidence-informed care tailored to your needs, I incorporate proven interventions through research informed therapy.
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Do you find yourself overwhelmed by depression and/or anxiety and lost about how to move forward in your life? Is it making your social life, work, family life, and everything in between harder and harder? Have your ways of coping become harmful? Do you dread things you used to enjoy? Anxiety and depression can be soul-sucking. I can help you take back control of your life and help you be in control of your mind, rather than the other way around, so you can live a better life.
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Are you feeling stuck where you and your partner are having the same fights over and over again? You and your partner continue talking in circles unable to hear, understand or empathize with each other? We have helped hundreds of couples learn better ways to communicate, heal from issues, deepen intimacy and live a more fulfilled romantic life together.
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As a specialist in sexual health, my primary focus is often helping others build a sense of sexuality that feels sustainable and meaningful to their lives. I take an individualized approach, wherein I work collaboratively with clients to explore and identify the solutions and directions that work best for their unique goals and needs.
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At Resilience Lab my knowledge of trauma-informed care and behavioral health, coupled with my creative background in yoga and art therapy, allows me to provide support expert to highly sensitive people. Together, we create a safe space that encourages the exploration of feelings and the formation of a brand-new story founded on personal strength, hope, and resilience.
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At Resilience Lab I love working with young adults because we speak the same language. Therapy doesn’t have to be stuffy to be effective! I will happily invite your self-deprecating humor and pop culture references into the therapy space if it helps you to process your quarter-life crisis. If you're struggling to adjust to post-grad life, have professional or grad school struggles, anxiety, or burnout, I can help.
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You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stuck. At times, these feelings may affect your work, relationships, or self-esteem. It's possible that you do not know why you feel this way, but you would like to learn more about how your mind works. You want to find purpose, understand your past and your relationships, and learn how to navigate your world better. You would like to be: a more confident, more relaxed, happier version of yourself.
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At Resilience Lab my ideal clients are navigating issues of identity, especially within the LGBTQIA+ community. I also work with folks who might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, addressing religious trauma, and/or confused about how to move forward in their lives. Anxiety, depression, identity issues, self esteem, and relationship patterns can create distress and cut us off from the lives we want to live. As a therapist, I’ll partner with you to move past these thoughts, feelings, reactions,
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I specialize in working with individuals, especially children, adolescents, and young adults, to navigate the challenges of depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, trauma, disordered eating, and self-esteem. I have a particular passion for serving the LGBTQIA+ community, and work from a queer- and gender- affirming approach embracing identity and sexuality exploration.
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At Resilience Lab I support members of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities with their mental health- especially if they're intersectional humans learning how to navigate life’s complexities (QTBIPOC - Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). I also enjoy working with any and all people struggling with body image issues, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, or trauma. My goal is to build awareness of your emotions and sensations so you can understand yourself and your limitations.
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I work with adults, adolescents, and couples on gaining insight into and getting underneath underlying patterns, unresolved conflicts, and deep-seated emotional concerns that have been causing distress in their relationships with themselves and others.
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The saying is no one likes change but babies. I can relate to that. Change is not only scary, but it is difficult to do. I am therapist who recognizes this. I enjoy rolling up my sleeves and getting into the muck. Together, we will dive into how the change is impacting you no matter what it is-side by side. The thing about change is it happens to all humans whether we want it or not. How to cope with the change is the key. By looking for a therapist, it's a step in the right direction.
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Finding a therapist who's comfortable and experienced with your identity is important. At my core, I believe making therapy a safe and effective space for those who have marginalized identities is key to being a therapist. If you've ever felt uncomfortable going to therapy because of any identity, I hope to make this a safe experience for you! My specialities include sex positivity, DBT, MBT, chronic illness and emotion regulation.
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I would be honored to work with anyone who is unafraid to learn and grow, even when it feels terrifying or impossible. Currently, I offer my clients Telehealth services, a sliding fee scale for affordability, and the convenience of evening and weekend appointments. I have experience treating co-occurring disorders, anxiety/depression, substance abuse, mood/personality disorders, trauma/PTSD, and family/relationship issues.
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My clients are ready to face their challenges head-on. They know that change is not easy, but are dedicated to putting in the hard work necessary to yield positive outcomes. Each of my clients have a unique set of circumstances, and are looking for a therapist who will help address them with the uniqueness they deserve.
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I provide psychotherapy to individuals and folx 18+ in various relationship types with concerns including anxiety, depression, relational conflict, complex trauma, grief and loss, body image, self esteem issues, disordered eating, polyamory, gender identity and LGBTQ+ concerns. My therapeutic relationships are grounded in principles of non-judgment, harm reduction, compassion, and positive regard. Together we will work to find what hurts, ask the right questions, and facilitate your healing.
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My clients are folks of all backgrounds who want collaboration and compassion as they move into the next stage of their lives. I especially work with men (gay and straight) and entrepreneurs and leaders (individually or in teams), and folks in interracial relationships. Clients have told me they appreciate my warmth, willingness to name what I experience with them in our work, and ability to tackle experiences of trauma, marginalization, and loneliness.
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