Katherine W. Lau
Psychologist | Psychoanalysis
40 W 13TH ST NEW YORK NY, 10011About
Dr. Katherine Lau is a psychologist practicing in New York, New York. Dr. Lau specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Lau evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Lau because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.
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Internships
- National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychological Association, Phi Beta Kappa,
Articles and Publications
- Lau, K. ??Ego Development in Psychic Phenomena: Transformation of Object-relationships in the Analytic Situation.? May 21, 2017. Unpublished
- Lau, K. ??Revision of the Drive Theory: ??Beyond the Pleasure Principle? (1920) and the Function of the Dynamics of Reassurance.? November 24, 2016. Unpublished
- Lau, K. ??Cultural Influences on Development and Psychopathology.? Dec 1, 2014. Unpublished
What do you attribute your success to?
- Learning about herself, which helps her relate to others. She is empathetic and has a multicultural perspective, which aids in understanding human development.
Hobbies / Sports
- Yoga, Hiking, Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Child Psychotherapy, Journal of Infant, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association, Psychoanalysis and Contemporary Science, Psychoanalytic Psychot
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