Dr. Huy Lam

Qualifications & Experience

I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from East Texas A&M. I am currently on faculty at a local university teaching in their counseling program.

In addition, I hold the following qualifications and certifications:

• EHI Certificate in the Foundations of Existential-Humanistic Practice
• Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
• Level 1 Person-Centered Sand Tray Training by Sheri Shulenberger, LPC, CCST-T
• Certified PREP (A Lasting Promise) facilitator
• Certified Facilitator, Christian Association of Sexual Educators

My Call to Christian Counseling

The incarnation is the ultimate act of empathy. Jesus is otherworldly, yet assumed flesh and limited Himself in time, space, and language to show us the way. By meeting us where we are, Jesus transforms us into who we are meant to be. Through the practice of psychotherapy, I get to imitate my Savior in such a meaningful way while also making a living. I call that a win-win.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I’m involved in discipling young adults at my local church. Drawing from my training in human psychology and Scripture, I create space where young adults can encounter the deep wisdom of God’s Word for their modern concerns. I also work with dreams from a Gestalt perspective. While it’s a long way from the kind of dream intepretation practiced by Daniel and Joseph in the Bible, Gestalt dreamwork can reveal significant insights into a person’s main concern.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Anxiety
• Couples Counseling
• Depression
• Grief and Loss
• Individual Counseling
• Marriage Counseling
• Men’s Issues
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Premarital Counseling
• Relationship Issues
• Sex and Porn Addiction
• Sexual Abuse
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma

Couples Counseling

Couples don’t have 300 different fights; they have one fight 300 different ways. As a couples therapist utilizing Gottman and Restoration Therapy, I help spouses move beyond surface-level conflict to explore the deeper emotional and relational patterns shaping their connection.

Anxiety

Every emotion is data, even anxiety. It means when you’re anxious, your body is drawing your attention to something that needs resolution. However, in the heat of the moment, it can be very difficulty to discern what message your anxiety is carrying. I offer a grounding space where you can learn to disarm anxiety and extract the wisdom it holds.

Men’s Issues

Modern men are living in a world filled with conflicting messages about sexuality and masculinity. I offer a supportive space so men can unpack their issues with honesty and learn to ground their identity in Christ.

Sex and Porn Addiction

Sex and porn addiction are only the tip of the iceberg of sexual brokenness that is colliding with the church. In my experience as a counselor, men and women who experience enduring freedom and growth make a shift from a behavior-focused approach to a maturity-focused approach. In therapy, I go beyond helping you stop a behavior to inviting you to pursue something beyond yourself: Christlikeness.

Trauma

At the heart of the Christian story is a traumatic event: the God-man publicly tortured, mocked, and killed before those who loved Him. I offer a space where trauma survivors can receive not only psychological treatment, but also engage the profound depth of the cross. With modern therapy, we have tools to treat trauma-related disorders. In Jesus, we have a Savior who suffers with us.

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

• Rowlett – Wednesday and Saturday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals, and couples looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session, the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), most insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out-of-Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.