Ryn Thelen, Pre-Licensed LPC
“Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.”
Welcome
Welcome! My name is Ryn Thelen, (they/she), and I’m a pre-licensed professional therapist. I work with individuals who experience a range of symptoms from anxiety to trauma. I specialize in trauma and dissociation, including religious trauma and dissociative disorders. Many of my clients are part of the LGBTQ+ community and seek mutual understanding from me as their therapist. I welcome clients to explore all parts of their identity in session and to explore how privilege and oppression influence their lives. My hope is that my clients are able to understand themselves more and to work through any areas that feel “stuck” in their lives to improve their lives.
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I see therapy as a restorative relationship. By engaging in the vulnerable process of self-reflection and analysis, we can identify those “stuck” areas in your life and begin to work through them together. I draw from psychoanalytic, person-centered, and existential theories when working with clients. I believe that clients know what is and is not working for them and am adaptive to their needs and goals. Some of my clients meet with me several times a week with the goal of deep self-exploration. I find this creates lasting change and allows clients to find intention and purpose for their lives.
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My approach to therapy is to meet you where you are in your journey. I highly value your input and goals-it is your therapy after all! I tend to encourage my clients to slow down in session so we can take our time to process and understand what’s coming up. This world is so fast-paced, that I find this slowing down therapeutic in itself and allows us to feel our emotions and connect more fully with our body. This often comes into contrast with the many systems of oppression in our society, so we will discuss the impact of those systems and explore ways to center and find yourself in the midst of it all. I see myself as walking alongside you in your journey with empathy, care, and respect. Your goals are my goals.
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Ryn In-Network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Blue Choice Option and Aetna. HRA, HSA, Sliding Scale, and Cash. Request a consultation either through submitting the Connect with Us form or contact us directly at (847) 920-8811
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