At some point, all of us reach a point in life where our feelings get the best of us. Depression, sadness, loneliness and anxiety are just but a few examples. This is particularly true if you are in a relationship that is causing you emotional pain or working at a job that makes you feel burned out.
Chicago is a wonderful town - no doubt about it - but it also holds it own unique issues that drive up your levels of frustration. The problem is finding a safe place to talk about all that you are going through without having to worry about the consequences. Your Needs Aren't Being Met: You are in a relationship that just isn't cutting it for you or have started avoiding dating because you are sick of the rejection.
Chicago is a wonderful town - no doubt about it - but it also holds it own unique issues that drive up your levels of frustration. The problem is finding a safe place to talk about all that you are going through without having to worry about the consequences. Your Needs Aren't Being Met: You are in a relationship that just isn't cutting it for you or have started avoiding dating because you are sick of the rejection.
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Are you looking for cognitive behavioral Therapy in Chicago? Hoping to find a therapist who practices CBT to help with different mood challenges, such as anxiety and depression? Are you struggling with anxiety, fear, panic and worry? If the answer is yes, you've come to the right place? Many of our Chicago clients, including those who live in Lakeview, Uptown, the Gold Coast and The Loop visit our offices for cognitive behavioral therapy.
If you are looking to receive therapy for depression in Chicago, you are not alone. Many people in our city experience symptoms of depression during different parts of the year - particularly in wintertime. Sometimes these feelings of sadness can be powerful, hitting in waves of intensity. The good news is that talk therapy has been clinically proven to help ameliorate some of the symptoms of depression so that you can feel better.
Looking for addictions counseling in Chicago? Are you concerned that you may be abusing substances? Do you sometimes wonder if you have an addiction to alcohol or drugs? Are there certain behaviors that you engage in which make you question if you are addicted to sex? If so, you are not alone. Many people in Chicago and around the world struggle with these kinds of questions.
Our goal as therapists in Chicago is to create a warm, supportive environment in which our clients can begin to understand their feelings while discovering what barriers may exist that limit their full potential. At 2SC, we take an eclectic approach to client wellness and honor the client's work life, family traditions and sexual orientation - as well as cultural & spiritual beliefs.
Trying to find a gay therapist in Chicago or a counselor that is familiar with gay, lesbian and bisexual matters can sometimes be a challenge. This is particularly true when there are counseling needs connected to dating and romance or marriage and family.
And while many counselors "bill" themselves as being knowledgeable about the gay community, a good deal of them lack the proper knowledge, training or insight to understand the unique dynamics that are at play when it comes to the LGBTQ community.What is important that you know is simply this - at 2nd Story Counseling, we get it!
And while many counselors "bill" themselves as being knowledgeable about the gay community, a good deal of them lack the proper knowledge, training or insight to understand the unique dynamics that are at play when it comes to the LGBTQ community.What is important that you know is simply this - at 2nd Story Counseling, we get it!
Reviews (9)
Blade Iron
Dec 28, 2021
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Nick Stone
Nov 18, 2019
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Ashley McBride
Jan 20, 2019
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We needed a therapist for weight loss coaching and school problems for my son who is a teenager. A friend of mine recommended Alan and after her daughter saw him for anger management problems. All I can say is that my son has really improved. He's lost 20 lbs and ended his junior year in high school with a 3.0. We ard both very happy he started counseling in Lakeview.
Basha Winters
Jan 11, 2019
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I needed a therapist in Lakeview to help me sort through anxiety. After working with Kari, I started to get a hold on the source of my problems. In my case, it was family trauma. She showed my some helpful ways of thinking about the past so that it didn’t act like a roadblock. I’m so glad I made the decision to get therapy. It was worth every penny.
Raugher Break
Jan 04, 2016
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I needed a therapist for anxiety and stress and booked a series of sessions with Dr. Moore. He was great! Our first session was spent getting into my background and history.
The following sessions were all focused on learning how to cope with stress in healthier ways. I discovered my stress triggers in counseling. We did some guided imagery and deep breathing exercises too. I saw him for six sessions total (he was nearly impossible to book with but I got in eventually) Very helpful to me. I loved the homework assignments too!
The following sessions were all focused on learning how to cope with stress in healthier ways. I discovered my stress triggers in counseling. We did some guided imagery and deep breathing exercises too. I saw him for six sessions total (he was nearly impossible to book with but I got in eventually) Very helpful to me. I loved the homework assignments too!
Alex Newkirk
Oct 14, 2015
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Excellent Couples Counseling!
I went in for couples counseling with my fiance after hearing about it from a friend. I was not sure this would be the right approach for us but after our first session with Greg, I was pleasantly surprised. Our marriage counselor helped us to work through specific issues and uncover a few roadblocks that could have been problematic in the future. Now that we are aware of these things, we feel very confident about moving forward. We badly needed someone who could be directive and gentle.
I went in for couples counseling with my fiance after hearing about it from a friend. I was not sure this would be the right approach for us but after our first session with Greg, I was pleasantly surprised. Our marriage counselor helped us to work through specific issues and uncover a few roadblocks that could have been problematic in the future. Now that we are aware of these things, we feel very confident about moving forward. We badly needed someone who could be directive and gentle.
Rounak Roy
Jan 04, 2015
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I have a lot of problems with anxiety and feel stuck whenever either of these kick into high gear. I called this place to get some help and spoke to a very nice therapist on the phone named Alex. She spent a long time with me on the phone and got to know me before making the appointment. When I came to her office, I was pleasantly surprised with home beautiful everything was appointed. Right away I knew I had found a therapist who cared about her clients.
Our sessions were always on time and I gained new insight into myself whenever we met. After some sessions, she gave me homework (self improvement
Our sessions were always on time and I gained new insight into myself whenever we met. After some sessions, she gave me homework (self improvement
Brian Movie
Aug 10, 2014
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Prince Brian
Jun 01, 2014
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I have had ADHD for some time now and had let it get out of control. I started working with Bill and he helped me to put things into perspective. One of the things I learned about myself is that I had started blaming my lack of motivation on my ADD, which was a total cop out. My therapist helped me to gain new insight and begin the process of change. I still have ADHD and I know that will be with me forever. What I don't do anymore is play the victim card! I'm also taking better care of myself and focusing on the today instead of tomorrow.
I have to say by the way that the office was really nice
I have to say by the way that the office was really nice
