Sherry Yam

About Me

For those who are interested in working with me for EMDR Certification Consultation, my teaching is tailored for EMDRIA Trained Therapists who want to deepen their EMDR skills and become an EMDR Certified Therapist through EMDRIA and has a specific interest in the BIPOC/AAPI population including professionals and Veterans. With her passion in fostering mental health provider diversity and retention, Sherry provides clinical consultation nationwide at the Department of Veteran Affairs, specializing in training therapists to deliver trauma informed evidence-based treatment for AAPI Veterans. When she’s not teaching, she researches and develops effective virtual trainings for therapists to deliver trauma treatment for Veterans. In the community, she enjoys teaching children piano to promote children’s self-esteem and creativity. Invited Talks & Guest Speakers (September, 2013). Community Based Mental Health. Invited talk for NAMI Student Group at East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, CA. Guest speaker at NAMI student group East Los Angeles College (Topic: Community Based Mental Health) (May, 2021). Eliminating the Barriers to AAPI Mental Health. Invited webinar presentation for Sysco AAPI Month Event. (May, 2021). Depression AAPI. Invited discussion group facilitator for Sysco Mental Health Event. (May, 2023). EMDRIA Members Respond: Identity and Heritage Representation for Asian American Heritage Month. Invited speaker for EMDRIA Focal Point Blog AANHPI Month.