Wendy Lam, founder
DOMO (どうも) is a versatile word in Japanese that can mean “thank you,” “hello,” or “very.” DOMO (多麼) is also a word in Cantonese, a Chinese dialect spoken in Hong Kong and parts of southern China, that means “how” or “what” and is often used to emphasize feeling or admiration, as in “how wonderful!” or “what a great idea!”
For over two decades, Wendy Lam has provided counseling and coaching services to an international clientele, ranging from expat executives adjusting to life in a new country to bi-cultural artists navigating opposing cultural values and love languages. She has also served as a Teaching Artist and Social Worker supporting teens.
Throughout her career in New York and Hong Kong, Wendy has continually explored creative and practical ways to refine her approach in response to her clients’ evolving and eclectic needs. She founded DOMO as an Intercultural and Creative Coaching practice to share the insights and perspectives gained through her global professional and lived experiences.
Having grown up between San Francisco and Hong Kong, Wendy learned early how to move between languages, cultures, and ways of being. These formative experiences nurtured her curiosity, adaptability, and lifelong fascination with people and places beyond her own, shaping both her personal journey and professional path.
After earning her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, Wendy worked in fashion and entertainment photography in New York City. Exposure to the industry’s less visible realities led her to shift directions, first into substance abuse research and ultimately to New York University, where she received her Master’s in Social Work.
Throughout her work, Wendy witnessed the profound impact of creativity as a catalyst for growth and healing. Whether guiding teenagers or supporting high-achieving adults, she observed how transformation often emerged when people were encouraged to recognize their strengths and reconnect with parts of themselves long set aside.
Today, Wendy helps clients uncover their innate talents, reclaim abandoned dreams, and live in greater alignment with their authentic selves. By honoring creativity, culture, and lived experience, she supports meaningful change that enhances both individual well-being and the lives of those around them.
For Global Citizens with International Health Insurance coverage and New Yorkers, Wendy also offers Psychotherapy services.