Howard Ruan
Licensed Social Worker, LSW, MDiv (they, them)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Chicago, IL 60659
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I work with life transitions, grief, and spirituality. Maybe your sense of purpose or meaning has gone missing - maybe someone you know is no longer here, or perhaps something you thought was a certainty in your life - a job, a relationship, a friend, a pet, a community, your health or very life - isn't so certain anymore. You don't know why or maybe even how. We'll start there. We'll hold space together as we work collaboratively to build awareness, cultivate compassion toward your self no matter how your self shows up, and act toward your values and desires.
I'm a psychodynamic, existential, and depth-oriented practitioner. I also have extensive experience with mindfulness and other meditation techniques. I take an exploratory, non-directive, and slow approach in therapy, to allow you to feel and say whatever is in your body and mind.
As a queer Asian-American Buddhist, I know what it's like to navigate complex identities, lifestyles, and cultures. In our shared space, you're welcome in all facets of your being. If you're looking for a space to explore deeply who you have been, who you are, and who you might be, please reach out via e-mail for a consultation.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Wire
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
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Howard Ruan
Licensed Social Worker, LSW, MDiv
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Illinois / 150.108665 Supervised by Félix Acuña LCSW (Illinois / 149.023835) Howard Ruan
- Membership with Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
- Attended University of Chicago, AM and MDiv, Graduated 2021
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Howard Ruan
Licensed Social Worker, LSW, MDiv
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Grief
- Spirituality
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Community Belonging
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodivergence
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
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Howard Ruan
Licensed Social Worker, LSW, MDiv
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness / Meditation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Pastoral
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
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Howard Ruan
Licensed Social Worker, LSW, MDiv
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
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Howard Ruan
Licensed Social Worker, LSW, MDiv