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Wing Sum

Wing Sum

BIPOC Identifying

LMFT

Gender Identity: female

Short Biography

Are you stuck in the echoes of the past? Perhaps you feel a lingering sense of anxiety or heaviness that doesn’t seem to belong to your current life. Maybe you find yourself repeating the same painful relationship patterns, or feeling a suffocating sense of guilt when trying to set boundaries with family. If you feel like you are living out a "script" written by generations before you, you are not alone—and you don't have to carry that burden anymore. I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in Tennessee, Illinois & Virginia, speaking English, Mandarin & Cantonese. I specialize in navigate intergenerational trauma and complex family dynamics. I am EMDR-trained therapist. I earned my bachelor’s degree in social work in 2007 and my master’s degree in 2013, with a focus on family-centered practice and family therapy. For more than 16 years, I worked at an Integrated Family Service Centre in Hong Kong, offering individual and family counseling.

Therapy Philosophy

I specialize in helping individuals navigate intergenerational trauma and complex family dynamics. My approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy by integrating Bowen Family Systems Theory and EMDR to tackle distress at its roots. While Bowen Theory helps us map out and break recurring family patterns, EMDR works with your nervous system to process stored trauma. Together, we move beyond just "talking" about problems to achieving deep, physiological relief and lasting relational change. My approach is gentle and steady, offering space for old wounds to soften, new patterns to emerge, and your voice to come forward with clarity.

Special Training & Certifications

EMDR. Flash technique. Bowen Family Systems Theory.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Anxiety Social anxiety Panic attacks Phobias Health anxiety Obsessive thoughts Compulsive behaviors (OCD) Depression Persistent sadness or low motivation Mood swings Seasonal depression Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Complex trauma (C-PTSD) Sexual trauma Domestic or intimate partner violence Relationship conflict Premarital counseling Infidelity recovery Divorce or separation Family conflict Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Grief & Loss Death of a loved one Relationship loss Complicated grief Behavioral addictions Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Anger management Impulsivity Self-harming behaviors Difficulty regulating emotions Sleep & Health-Related Concerns Insomnia Sleep disturbances Chronic illness adjustment Health-related stress Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Person-Centered Therapy Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy EMDR Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mindfulness-Based Therapy Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) Humanistic Motivational Interviewing Bowen Family Systems Theory

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Culturally responsive Immigrant and refugee-affirming
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Centering safety and trust Emotions as information Dignity and respect Acceptance and commitment
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
BIPOC-affirming Multicultural sensitivity Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Holistic / integrative healing Grief as transformation Connection between personal and systemic healing Embodied empowerment Grounded presence Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Informed consent emphasis Professional collaboration Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment Non-hierarchical relationship Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens Therapist as co-learner

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 12 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese
  • Session Cost: $100 – $175
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    Aetna. Superbill can be available for reimbursement of out-of-network benefits. Sliding-scale rate can be offered to those with financial difficulty.
  • Populations Served: 18+,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,Couples,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info

  • Phone:
    9014011003
  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 Memphis, Tennessee
    5747 Nanjack Cir, Memphis, TN38115
    United States