My name is Shan Ru Lin and I am a registered and board-certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I have over 12 years of clinical experiences in medical, social service, and educational settings. My areas of expertise include issues related to work and personal life, trauma, women’s issues, complicated family histories, oppression, and cross-cultural issues.
My clinical practice focuses on adults who have relocated a significant distance from their home, and who have challenges with acculturation, racial identity, and cultural differences. Currently I offer only telehealth with residents in Illinois.
I assist individuals in addressing clinical issues related to current problems with living, anxiety and depression, cultural shock, loneliness, and difficulty with environmental changes.
In addition to psychotherapy, I offer supervision for trainees and practitioners both in art therapy and counseling and with credentialing. I am a faculty member of graduate programs across the country, focusing on art therapy and counseling.
I use art therapy and talk therapy/counseling to help individuals find relief and solutions appropriate for their current stage of life. My therapeutic orientation is psychodynamic, reflective, and insight oriented. My stye offers clarity, increased awareness, and client-directed goal setting.
I am a first-generation immigrant, Asian-American(Taiwanese), Cis-female, with a strong background in Eastern philosophy and Buddhism.
Areas of Expertise
Adult giftedness
Anxiety
Art/Creativity
Boundaries
Childhood trauma
Depression
Estrangement
Immigration
Oppression
Overachieving
PTSD
Racial Identity
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sexism
Sexual assault
Sexual abuse
Trauma
Women’s issues
Inclusivity
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Bisexual
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LGBTQ+
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Lesbian
Client Focus
Age
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Adults
Modality
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Individuals
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Groups
Treatment Approach
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Attachment-based
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Existential
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Integrative
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Art Therapy
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Psychodynamic
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Relational
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Trauma Focused
Education
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
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Years in Practice: 12 Years
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License: Illinois / 180.011473
Additional Credentials
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Board Certified Art Therapist #14-121
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Certified Art Therapy Supervisor #14-121
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Certified Sexual Assault Counselor (2009)
Fee
$120-$175
I do not accept insurance but will provide a super-bill/ invoice statement for you to send to your insurance company for reimbursement.
NPI:
Shan Ru Lin NPI:1689343501
Spring Advisory NPI: 1639848567
Office location:
Currently we are offering Telehealth for Illinois residents only.
Phone: 312-380-1713
Email: admin@springadv.com