Roger D. Lin, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist

1. Introduce yourself. "Hi my name is ___. What is your name?" 2. Pay attention to your body language. Have an open posture (for example,...

Procrastination is avoiding a task. When you procrastinate, instead of working on an important task, you do something else. If you are a...

We all have a part of us that wants to be great. For some, it may be an intense striving for perfection to reach their full potential....

It is helpful to understand and to be able to identify a superiority and inferiority complex. Once you know what it is, you gain...

A common yet often challenging dynamic to navigate in relationships is the need to be in control. We are desire-driven creatures, but we...

Emotional intelligence is also known as Emotional Quotient (EQ). EQ is the ability to identify, understand, express, and manage your...

1. Set goals Goal-setting allows you to clearly state your end goal. Set both long- and short-term goals so you know exactly what you...

This is a list of well-researched and effective interventions (Evidence-based best-practices) in the mental health field. *This is not...

1. Legalism. Legalism is the need to meet a certain standard to be accepted. The pressure of having a standard to live by and the reality...

1. Acculturation value conflicts Acculturation is how much you identify with Western cultural values. Enculturation is how much you...

One of the most frequent conversations I have with pastors and leaders in the church is how to practically provide counseling to their...

From a Christian perspective, there are important critiques of psychotherapy that we need to be aware of. I try to articulate those...

It concerns me when I see the draw of celebrity pastors/worship leaders and the professionalization of the church. While the...

Asian American Cultural Values, the Obstacles they can Become in Our Mental Health, and How to Overcome These Obstacles Asian Americans...

Hello, Welcome to my blog. I'll start by introducing myself. My name is Roger Lin, and I am a licensed psychologist. I am married and we...