Trauma-informed Psychotherapy for Adults in Illinois.

Life can feel overwhelming when you’re dealing with change, trauma, or mental health challenges like anxiety or depression. You may find it hard to balance your environment, sense of self, and relationships. Even if you’ve tried therapy before, you may still be seeking deeper understanding and connection.

When we work together, I help you find relief from both immediate concerns and unresolved issues from the past. Our therapeutic relationship will provide a safe, consistent space for healing and self-discovery. Through reflection, meaningful conversations, and even some humor, we will work together toward clarity and growth.

I’m Shan Ru Lin, a board-certified Art Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and EMDR-trained therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, cross-cultural issues, and more. My approach blends EMDR, art therapy, and talk therapy to meet you where you are and support your healing.

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In addition to psychotherapy, I offer ATR supervision for trainees and practitioners both in art therapy and counseling and with credentialing. I am a faculty member of counseling and art therapy graduate programs across the country. Currently, I am a field supervisor, academic supervisor, and post-master supervisor for young clinicians at the beginning of their professional development. I really love education and help expand people's mind, so outside of my clinical practice I also provide continuing education for other clinicians for their licensure. 

I am a first-generation immigrant, Asian-American(Taiwanese), Cis-female, with a strong background in Eastern philosophy and Buddhism.