Katherine W. Lau, Psychologist
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Katherine W. Lau

Psychologist | Psychoanalysis

3 Washington Square Village Apt. 12D New York New York, 10012
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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 Unpublished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 Unpublished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 Unpublished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

Katherine W. Lau's Practice location

Katherine Lau, MA, LP

3 Washington Square Village Apt. 12D -
New York, New York 10012
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