Ryn Thelen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LLC, NCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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Life doesn’t always unfold the way we planned. If you’re navigating a major transition, questioning parts of your identity, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, or carrying the weight of trauma, you don’t have to sort through it alone. I work with individuals who want to better understand their experiences and begin creating a life that feels more aligned.
I understand what it can feel like to be “othered." Many of the people I work with are processing trauma, dissociation, activist-related burnout, existential concerns, anxiety, or significant life transitions. Our work together moves at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
My style is warm, steady, and collaborative. Sessions are meant to feel grounding—like settling into a familiar coffee shop where you can exhale and focus on what matters most to you. I draw from psychoanalytic, existential, and person-centered perspectives while helping connect patterns and themes over time.
I’m also mindful of the harm the mental health field has caused marginalized communities and actively practice through anti-racist, decolonizing, and culturally responsive lenses. I use a trauma-informed and client-led approach. Ultimately, my role is to support you in moving toward a life that feels more integrated, intentional, and authentic.
Call or Email Ryn Thelen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (872) 206-9663
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicare
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Ryn Thelen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LLC, NCC
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178.022012 Ryn Thelen
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended DePaul University, MEd in Counseling, Graduated 2025
- License: State of Michigan 6451024696 / 2025
- Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors 1741603 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ryn Thelen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LLC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 206-9663
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Eating Disorders
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Religious Trauma
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
Ryn Thelen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LLC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 206-9663
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Decolonial/Anti-racist
- Existential
- Feminist
- Health At Every Size
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychoanalytic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Ryn Thelen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LLC, NCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 206-9663
Groups
Deconstructing Purity Culture
This is a supportive psychoeducation and process group for queer and trans adults (18+) with lived experience of religious trauma related to purity culture. Participants will explore the impact of shame, trauma, and internalized beliefs on identity and sexuality while building self-compassion, agency, and more affirming ways of relating to themselves and others.
Expertise
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$50+
Group Meets
Every Sun 4:30 P.M. - 6 P.M.
Location
Sage Therapy
Virtual
Chicago, IL 60657
Email Ryn Thelen about this group or call - (872) 206-9663
Location
Additional Location
Sage Therapy
Telehealth Remote Sessions
Chicago, IL 60657
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Ryn Thelen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LLC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (872) 206-9663