Roger D. Lin, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist

We all die. No one lives forever. Everyone's life will end some day. This is reality. Death is an inevitable part of our human life. It...

A "variable schedule of reward" is a strategy marketers use to keep consumers repeating the same behavior. It is also called,...

Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) is a strategy used in many industries (sales, advertising, marketing, public relations, politics,...

What is dopamine? Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a brain chemical. Dopamine is a chemical that sends signals inside your brains....

Defense mechanisms are unconscious psychological responses that protect you from feelings of anxiety, threats to your self-esteem, and...

As a psychologist, I am encouraged that mental health has become mainstream. The shift from "mental illness" to "mental health" has been...

How to cope when you don't get what you want is an important life skill. We are desire driven creatures. We have urges, wants, needs,...

What is the "psychology of religion"? The psychology of religion is using psychological methods to understand religion. Psychological...

In the Netflix series, "Beef", the main character Danny Cho, played by Steven Yeun, says this line, "Western therapy doesn’t work on...

Money is a necessary part of life. Whether you have a lot of it or just a little, it is helpful to understand our thoughts, beliefs,...

What you believe affects your life. Your beliefs will directly affect your thoughts, attitude, mindset, decision, and your entire life...

What is retail therapy? Retail therapy is buying something to make ourselves feel better. There are many reasons why retail therapy...

Some people reach a point of their spiritual journey where they need to deconstruct what they know, believe, and are doing in their...

I've been to therapy, I talk with mental heath professionals a lot, and I am one myself. I am also a Christian, a follower of Jesus....

We have needs as human beings. We have natural drives, impulses and needs as humans. We have physical, material, psychological, social,...

How can I increase my mental toughness? How do I build resiliency? I have so many unfinished projects, I want to develop mental strength,...

What is happiness? Happiness is an emotional state of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment. Are you happy? Do you know how to...

One question I ask pastors and church leaders is, "How is your church counseling your congregation?" It is important to preach and teach...

As an Asian American, Christian mental health professional working and living in the South, I hear my fair share of stigma towards mental...

As a clinical psychologist (Psy.D.), and a seminary educated Christian (M.Div., Th.M.), I see my role as being a bridge to help people...