Sam Louie

Sam Louie is a psychotherapist, author, and spoken word artist based in Seattle, Washington. His specialty is in multicultural issues and addictions. He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University in Southern California. He addresses life issues of the heart and mind which touch on topics ranging from cultural issues, professional burnout, addictions, and emotional wellness.

Louie comes from an extensive journalism background as he's also an Emmy Award-Winning former journalist. Currently he writes a popular blog on Psychology Today, "Minority Report: Candid Conversations on Race, Culture, and Psychology." In addition, he has written "Slanted Eyes: The Asian-American Poetic Experience", a powerful poetry collection touching on the themes of discrimination, prejudice, and other cultural struggles. "Asian Shame and Addiction: Suffering in Silence" is his seminal therapeutic work focusing on the impact of Asian collectivism and cultural shame and its impact on the mental health of Asian cultures especially as it pertains to addictions.

Louie’s keynotes and workshops are not only educational but also inspirational and personal. Louie shares personal anecdotes, clinical examples, and current events while weaving them together in his messages and workshops with spoken word poetry, videos, and group exercises.

On a personal level, Louie is a first generation, Chinese-American immigrant who grew up in a poor, predominantly African-American neighborhood where he persevered through poverty, stereotypes, bullying, job discrimination, while living amidst three generations of addictions.