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Psychotherapy, Art Therapy & EMDR Trauma Care for Adults in Illinois.

Shan Ru Lin, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCPC

If you are scrolling late at night, wondering if you should see a therapist, the answer is yes. 

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.

 

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. 

Areas of Expertise

Anxiety

Childhood trauma

Cross-cultural issues

Intergenerational Trauma

Depression

Immigration

Oppression 

PTSD

Racial Identity

Self-esteem

Sexual assault

Sexual abuse

Trauma

Inclusivity

  • Bisexual

  • LGBTQ+

  • Lesbian

 

Client Focus

Age

  • Adults

Modality

  • Individuals

Treatment Approach

  • Attachment-based

  • Art Therapy

  • Psychodynamic

  • EMDR

  • Trauma Focused

Education

EMDR Consulting, EMDR level 1 training and consultation, 2024

The University of Chicago, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Fellowship, 2020

Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis, Psychodynamic Fellowship, 2019

Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute, Psychodynamic Fellowship, 2018

Drexel University, Master of Arts in Creative Arts in Therapy, 2010

 

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 15 Years

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor: Illinois / 180.011473

 

Additional Credentials 

  • Board Certified Art Therapist #14-121

  • Certified Art Therapy Supervisor #14-121

  • Certified Sexual Assault Counselor (2009)

 

Fee

Cash Pay only

$175 for individual therapy, $75/ member in group therapy

I offer a sliding scale based on the client's specific situation. 

 

I am an out-of-network provider for PPO insurance plans. I  do not accept insurance but will provide a super-bill/ invoice statement for you to send to your insurance company for reimbursement. 

I am in compliance with the No Surprise Act and will provide you with a Good Faith Estimate of your fee. The Estimate will reflect the cost of the services you requested at the time when you request for your first appointment. Additional estimates will be available upon request. 

 

Office location:

Currently we are offering Telehealth for Illinois residents only.

 

Phone: (312)380-1713

Email: admin@springadv.com

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