Who is Laura?

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Mediator, and IEQ 9 Integrative Enneagram Accredited Practitioner. I grew up in Hong Kong and educated in North America. I have my private practice in Seattle, WA since 2003.

Why Come to Laura?

Going through changes is part of life and it is an ongoing process. Being a therapist for over two decades, I have learned and developed valuable experience and insight in guiding and supporting clients. Through my own journey in life has soften my heart to be much tender. The growth in me allows me to hear, see and feel about each life circumstance in new perspectives. My insight will inspire your emotional growth.

Accreditation

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Licensed by the State of Washington since 2001.

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Clinical Membership since 2001.

Endorsement Program for Marriage and Family Therapy

Post Graduated Training in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Between 1999 and 2001.

AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Pursuing accreditation to become an approved supervisor for American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy since 2009.

Supervision for New Therapists

Accredited by Washington State to Monitor New Therapists

Certified Mediator

Completed Certification since October, 2010.

Accredited Practitioner

IEQ 9 Integrative Enneagram, 2019.

University of Washington Mediation Certification

Completed 36 hours of Mediation training. February 2009.

American Academy of Clinical Sexology

Certified Sexologist at Maimonides University since 2003.

Education

Master Degree in Faculty of Human Ecology

Department of Family Studies, at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg. Between 1995 and 1997.

Bachelor Degree in Faculty of Human Ecology

Department of Family Studies, at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg. Between 1994 and 1995.

Continuing Education

Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL)

Completed training in Seattle, Washington, since 2011

Publications

The Effects of Children, Dual Earner Status, Sex Role Traditionalism, and Marital Structure on Marital Happiness Over Time. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, Spring 2003, Volume 24, Issue 1.

To read this article, please visit Journal of Family and Economic Issues, or see the PDF here (Adobe Acrobat Reader required).

Workshops

Building A Healthy Loving & Serving Heart, Saying “No”, “No Problem”.

Living Harbor Retreat Series, Bellevue, WA, February 18, 2017

Building A Healthy Self

Women Retreat, Seattle Chinese Alliance Church, Seattle, WA, April 2016

Using The Intersystem Approach to Understand Family Relationships

British Columbia Association of Clinical Counselors (BCACC) Workshop, Vancouver BC, April 9, 2011