Wendy Lam, founder
DOMO is a versatile word in Japanese which can mean “thank you,” “hello,”or “very.” DOMO is also a word in Cantonese that means “how” and is used to emphasize a feeling like “how wonderful!” After spending three amazing and cathartic years working, living and traveling in Asia, Wendy returned to NYC, where she has called home for over 25 years and now offers her coaching services online worldwide.
For over two decades, Wendy, has provided counseling and coaching services for an international clientele ranging from the expat executive adjusting to a new country to the bi-cultural artist caught between opposing cultural values (or love languages.) She also served as a Teaching Artist and Social Worker for teens. Throughout her career in New York City and overseas, Wendy has continuously explored creative and practical ways to refine her approach to better serve her clients' changing and eclectic needs. She founded DOMO to offer her expertise as an Intercultural and Creative coach to share the insights she has gained from her diverse experiences.
Having grown up between San Francisco and Hong Kong, Wendy had to navigate her life through different languages, cultures, schools and playgrounds starting at a very young age. Her early travel and migration experiences boosted her sense of curiosity, adventure and adaptability, which led to a life-long enthusiasm for travel and a fascination with different cultures. These experiences contributed to positive outcomes in her work with helping international students and families adjust to their new way of living in foreign countries.
Wendy explored the world of fashion and entertainment photography in New York City after finishing her undergraduate studies from University of Michigan. After witnessing some of the darker aspects in the glamorous industries, she took a new path and worked in substance abuse research which led her to graduate school at New York University where she received a Master’s in Social Work.
Whether it was teaching photography to restless teenagers or using creativity as a therapeutic tool for an overachieving anxious adult, the transformation Wendy saw through the creative process was always remarkable. However, she noticed over her years of practice that many of her clients were not aware of their hidden gifts or they simply did not have the confidence to explore them.
Instead of solely focusing on treating her clients' presenting problems, Wendy began to assist them in tapping into their latent talents or rediscovering visions they had once given up due to personal, social or cultural pressures. Through their newfound passions, her clients were ecstatic to uncover their authentic selves. For the first time in their lives, they felt liberated to pursue endeavors that were meaningful to them and subsequently improved quality of life for themselves and others.
For Global Citizens with International Health Insurance coverage and New Yorkers, I also offer Psychotherapy services.