Siva Chen, Pre-Licensed Professional. Supervised by Dr. Shirley Boone-Sanford, PSY002451.

My clients describe me as:

Compassionate, empowering clients to forge their own path. Also culturally attuned, and provide a safe space for growth and healing.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am a trauma-informed, bilingual therapist, providing a secure sanctuary where one can pause, breathe and connect with emotions and inner self. I aim to facilitate integration of past and nurture self-compassion and reframe one's life narratives.

Together, we will:

We will process past attachment wounds, explore relational traumas, unearth inner strength and equip with new coping skills to alleviate symptoms such as anxiety depression, rewrite core believes and assumptions, and empower our true self to thrive.

I specialize in working with people who:

My clients come from diverse backgrounds, ranging from high-functioning individuals to underserved communities. I am particularly committed to assisting ethnic minority populations, women who face gender bias, and individuals from immigrant families.

I became a therapist because:

I believe therapy is a profound meeting of souls and through meaningful one-on-one soul encounter, I want to help people to heal, grow and flourish.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

I am getting my master's degree in mental health counseling at Northwestern University. I offer services at low cost with a free 30 min consultation.

More about me and my practice:

I worked many years in the management consulting and human resources fields, which deepened my understanding of high-functioning individuals and people with immigration background. I approach therapy with empathy and am emotionally and trauma focused