Anne Chen, MS

Associate Therapist

Pronouns: she, her, hers

Languages: English & Mandarin (简体 / 繁體)

Contact Info:

  • anne@empoweredconnectionscounseling.com

  • 312-767-2057 x 23

Education: Northwestern University, Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy

I work with:

  • Individual adults

  • Relationships

Specialties:

  • Internal conflicts

  • Intimate relationships

  • Socially oppressed experiences

  • LGBTQIA+ related issues

Modalities:

  • Attachment-Based Theory

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy

  • Internal Family System

  • Person-Centered Approach

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy

  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy

Personal bio:

“One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star.” — Friedrich Nietzsche

It is okay to feel chaotic or stuck in oneself, relationships, or any systems. Therapy with me is collaborative; nurturing a space that feels brave, nonjudgmental, and warm for each of you.

My clinical belief is that the journey we embark on will involve emotional challenges, which may come with pain and sorrow, alongside realization and compassion. To experience the healing we seek, we want to make rooms for emotions, thoughts, and experiences that are uncomfortable and hurtful. I would love to help you feel as seen and supported as possible along the way. 

I identify as a queer therapist who originated from Taiwan. My multicultural work experiences tailor my clinical approach from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and person-centered lens. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+, intimate relationships, and social oppression. 

We may carry trauma and/or unfinished questions from systems around us, such as our upbringings, community, or society. In therapy, we will process them together. By embracing vulnerability and attaining emotional and physical safety, I believe the power of therapy will bring us empowerment, courage, and compassion. 

In addition to my life as a therapist, I lead my life as a person, family member, friend, and creator! I like to connect my mind and body through reading, attending to my living space, and creating through writing and crafting.  

I provide therapy in both English and Mandarin. Therapeutic relationships and the goodness of fit is the key for us to connect meaningfully. Please feel free to reach out for a free initial consultation or to schedule a first session. I look forward to connecting with you! 

During our initial sessions, you can expect: To have a space where you can share your thoughts and feelings about starting therapy, and we can discuss how we can collaborate to meet your needs!