Ryan Lin, MA, IL | Psychotherapist

About Ryan Lin

Focus areas

Anxiety

Psychological Trauma

Identity Crisis

Life Management Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Culturally Sensitive

Relational

Person-Centered

Somatic

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Ryan Lin

Life is not alone what you make it. Life is the input of everyone who touched your life and every experience that entered it. We are all a part of one another.” - Yuri Kochiyama I believe therapy has the power to make change through connection. By being in a space with someone who listens, asks questions, offers interpretations, and challenges our perceptions, we can begin to reconstruct the forces driving our lives. I practice in a relational way that honors each person’s unique experiences, culture, and values. I name the social, political, and historical forces that inform the story of your life. Therapy with me is not just a reflection of individual struggles but with an understanding of the larger forces that shape who we are and how we relate with others. I embrace collaboration as the foundation of any successful relationship. We work together to create goals and narratives that align with what matters most to you. I believe each person holds an internal wisdom, and my role is to help connect you with and trust that wisdom. We will co-create a space that holds and nurtures all parts of yourself, even the parts that might feel rejected, inaccessible, or too difficult to approach yet. Outside of therapy, I enjoy eating bagels, playing complicated board games, and consuming media that makes me cry and/or laugh. I welcome anyone who reaches out and eagerly joins them on this path. During our initial sessions, you can expect… a space to unpack the thoughts, feelings, and emotions top of mind. We will spend some time understanding what’s wrong, your expectations and hopes for therapy, and what it is that brings you to therapy at this moment. It’s okay to not have answers for everything; this is an evolving process. Feel free to ask questions throughout the process!

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

Group Therapy

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Depression

Group Therapy

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Office location

Ryan Lin, MA also offers online video visits for patients

Empowered Connections Counseling

30 N Michigan Ave, Ste 809, Chicago, IL 60602

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Education and background

Practice names

Empowered Connections Counseling

Education and training

Northwestern University, Master's in Counseling
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1083587752

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Ryan Lin?

Generally, Ryan Lin has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Ryan Lin's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Ryan Lin accepting new patients?

Ryan Lin generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Ryan Lin's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Ryan Lin accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Ryan Lin online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Ryan Lin using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Ryan Lin work with?

Ryan Lin works with Empowered Connections Counseling.

Where is Ryan Lin's office located?

Ryan Lin has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Ryan Lin's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Ryan Lin?

Ryan Lin frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Ryan Lin on their profile.