Heather  Lam
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Heather Lam

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT Master of Science, MS Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
California Accepting Online
Pasadena Not Accepting In-person
Updated January 18, 2024

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Couples counseling
  • Race & cultural identity
  • Trauma
  • Mindfulness

Professional statement

Heather is a multicultural client-centered therapist in the San Gabriel Valley. She tailors her therapeutic approach based on individual need, personality, and cultural background. Many of Heather’s clients come in to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and perfectionism. Heather works with adults and couples. She has worked with many racial, socioeconomic, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds. She also loves working with creatives that are open to seeing the world in fun and imaginative ways.

Heather uses CBT, Psychodynamic, mindfulness, and holistic approaches, in which we use the therapeutic relationship to build connection, understand thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that isn't work and develop healthier ways to view self and world. In session, Heather helps clients understand the relationship between thoughts and emotions. This approach supports clients to feel more relaxed, present, and able to make decisions that are more related to their wants and needs.

Heather's style is warm, non-judgmental, and goal-oriented. When clients first start therapy, she will learn and understand client's history, establish a comfortable connection where they feel safe and heard. She wants to help you find who you are in this world. She believes that you have the power to figure out your wants, needs, and desires so she will walk by your side, support, and guide you to the best version of you.

Heather received her MS in Counseling from CSU Fullerton. She has worked at Foothill Family Services, local community clinic, serving, domestic violence survivors, youth, and families. Outside of private practice, She enjoys hiking, yoga, swimming and spending time with her kittens Rigby and Milo.

She is working from her home office, in Monterey Park but is only holding telehealth sessions for all Californians . She uses the video chatting platform called VSEE.


Message to clients

Life can feel overwhelming at times. You might be feeling worries that won't go away. You might have experienced recent or past trauma that's affecting your well-being. You could be having difficulties with family, a partner, or friend. If you're feeling sad, anxious, or not like yourself, it's time to reach out. You might need someone that can really listen and guide you through your mental distress. I will teach you tools to sort through your thoughts, feelings, and find a healthy relationship with yourself. I will work with you to heal, cope, and achieve harmony.

Whatever challenges you are experiencing in life, I am here to listen and provide care. Reaching out when you truly need help can be one of the hardest things to do. If you want to see if I can help, I do a free fifteen minute consultation so you can see if we are a good fit. Feel free to reach out. Email is one of the best ways to reach me.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Mindfulness - Developing practices to encourage a state of active, open attention on the present




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Insurance

  • Optum

Heather Lam is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $150 (50min)
  • Initial session: $150 (50min)
  • Couples sessions: $200 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • IvyPay
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note


Location(s)

Pasadena practice
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10am - 8pm
  • Tue 10am - 8pm
  • Wed 10am - 8pm
  • Thu 10am - 8pm
  • Fri 10am - 8pm
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Online Sessions (California)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10am-8pm
  • Tue 10am-8pm
  • Wed 10am-8pm
  • Thu 10am-8pm
  • Fri 10am-8pm
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 6 years

Private practice, 2019 - Present
Foothill Family Services, 2016 - 2017

CSU Fullerton, MS Counseling, 2018
UCLA, BA in Sociology, 2009


Licensure

California: 139893


Languages

English

Cantonese


Client testimonials

"She was extremely friendly and very professional. She made the conversation comfortable."
- Zencare client • July 2023
"Heather was very professional and even in consultation made sure that you were listened to."
- Zencare client • March 2023