Roger D. Lin, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist

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...

One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is helping relationships heal, reconcile, and grow. Here are some of the tools that couples...

This is information that I use with church leaders when we workshop their role as pastoral counselors and when to refer to professional...

Happy- Joy, thrilled, sunny, pleasant, glad, genial, fine, cool, aglow, buoyant, cheerful, elevated, glee, in high spirits, jovial,...

The first step of processing emotions is identification. It is asking yourself, "How do I feel?" And then being able to acknowledge the...

Preface For the past 15+ years, I have had the privilege to give talks, present seminars, and facilitate workshops in academic, church,...

Gaslighting is a weaponized way of communicating that has destructive consequences. I am embarrassed to admit that I have spoken to...

It is helpful to examine our thoughts. Our intelligence enables us to make assumptions, jump to conclusions, have thought patterns, and...