Katherine Lou, PsyD

My name is Dr. Katherine Lou, and I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Massachusetts and California. I work with adults ages 21 and above with a wide variety of conditions and diverse backgrounds, including race, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation. As the daughter of minority immigrants, my bicultural background helps to inform my practice in a culturally informed and sensitive manner, and I am conversant in Mandarin Chinese. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust and collaboration which thrives in a warm, authentic, and welcoming environment. Together, we will work to identify your goals, problem-solve, and develop healthy strategies to meet them. My therapy style is active and strengths-based. I provide clinically effective treatment to adults across the lifespan, primarily through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is an evidence-based treatment to help you break free from unhealthy and maladaptive patterns of thinking and behavior. The goal is to help you live a more meaningful and satisfying life, develop fulfilling relationships, alleviate emotional distress, and improve your overall sense of well-being. In addition, I have specialized training in behavioral medicine and geriatric psychology. My clinical interests include the treatment of chronic illness, disability, aging, and older adults caregiver issues. In acute hospital and primary care settings, I have served on collaborative healthcare teams to treat patients with diverse medical conditions, including cancer, autoimmune and genetic conditions, head and spinal cord injuries, dementia, and other neurological disorders. I received my doctorate degree at the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium and my undergraduate degree at Tufts University. I completed training in the Veterans' Affairs Healthcare System, including a predoctoral internship at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center and a postdoctoral fellowship at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Call or send me a message to set up a complimentary phone consultation.