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Therapy In Chicago Lakeview

Psychotherapy and Counseling

Searching for therapists in Chicago? Do you live in Lakeview, Uptown, Andersonville, the Gold Coast or a North Side community? Are you looking to get counseling for anxiety, depression, addictions, or stress? Trying to find an interactive psychotherapist?

If so, you have come to the right place.

Psychotherapists In Chicago

Chicago Psychotherapists Who Care

2nd Story Counseling is a group of psychotherapists in Chicago offering solution focused therapy to adults, children and teens. At 2SC, we help people grow.

Our counselors want to hear your unique story. Our team of therapists are trained in a number of areas, including anxiety, depression and addictions.

Our Chicago counselors can help you gain traction on the path to change. If you like learning new strategies and coping tools, we would love to help you. For nearly 20 years, Second Story Counseling has been providing therapy to people in Chicago. We want to help you too.

Our Chicago psychotherapists can help you with a wide array of mental health challenges, including:

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Relationship Problems
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anger Management
  • Feelings of Isolation
  • Social Anxiety 
  • Sadness and Down Mood
  • Feeling Stuck 

Inclusive Therapy

  • Substance Abuse
  • OCD
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Stress
  • ADHD (Attention Deficit) 
  • Relationship Problems
  • Health Anxiety
  • College Student Issues
  • Life Transitions

Chicago Therapy

Collaborative Therapy

Counseling Services Offered

If you are ready to feel more empowered and restored, our Chicago psychologists, counselors and social workers are here to guide you. We help adults, teenagers, couples, families and the queer community. Our aim is to provide a safe oasis where all parties are supported and honored.

Individual Therapy

If you are looking for counseling from the best psychotherapists in Chicago, you have landed at the right place. Greater happiness, joy, and positivity are possible. Your trusted Chicago psychotherapist can help you explore your feelings, change unhealthy thoughts and move in tandem with you to create lasting change.

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Psychological and Neurological Testing

2nd Story Counseling can help you arrange testing for ADHD, neuropsychological, psychoeducational and diagnostic clarification evaluations for adults, children and teens in Chicago. Discover how psychological evaluations may help you grow.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Working through anxiety, depression, trauma and other mental health challenges often lead to unhealthy thoughts or behaviors that are unwanted. Your Chicago CBT therapist can help you to create change in your thinking and encourage balance.

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Trauma Therapist

Trauma therapy and counseling is available from our Chicago therapists. We use a variety of approaches to help you work through, including EMDR, CPT, CBT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). PTSD therapy available from our Lakeview counselors in person or online.

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Grief Counseling 

If you are struggling with deep feelings of loss after the death of a loved one or a divorce/breakup, our caring Chicago psychotherapists want to help. Counseling can help you process your feelings and arrive at a lighter place.  In person and online grief counseling options available.

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LGBTQ+ Counseling

Our Chicago therapists offer LGBTQ+ counseling services in an affirming, warm, and safe environment. Several of our counselors openly identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual. Experience therapy in an environment where you don’t have to edit yourself. Celebrate all of you.

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Men’s Counseling

Men’s counseling services are available at 2nd Story Counseling Chicago. Our men’s therapists take a results oriented, coaching approach to help you reach important life goals. Our Chicago psychotherapists want to help.

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Women’s Counseling

Counseling and therapy for women is available at 2nd Story Counseling. Our psychologists, social workers, and counselors are women’s advocates and can help you to thrive through the challenges you are facing.

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Addictions Counseling

Our Chicago addictions counselors offer the best therapeutic interventions to help you work through problems with alcohol, drugs, or other substances. Our counselors can also help with sex addiction and other life challenges. 

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ACT Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that is designed to help you reach goals, stay accountable and live by your personal values. ACT can change your life! Many of our Chicago therapists are trained in ACT. 

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DBT Therapy 

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an offshoot of CBT that is designed to help you gain distance from your emotions and create emotional regulation. Learn new and healthy ways of coping with anger, sadness, rage, and anxiety. 

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Exposure Therapy

Exposure therapy (exposure response therapy) is a scientifically proven treatment for phobias, fears, worrisome triggers and the onset of panic. Exposure therapy can help you feel less fearful. Useful for people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

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Quarter Life Crisis

Quarter Life Crisis therapy is designed to help you move through life direction challenges. Using a blend of cognitive behavior therapy and solution focused counseling. you can get yourself back on strong track.

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Life Transition Therapy 

Life transition therapy is designed to help you move through major life changes. Examples include job changes, a sudden loss, aging, ending a relationship or moving to a new place. Counseling for life transitions.  

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IFS Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is all about getting to know the different parts of yourself. Better understand the root causes of internal conflict and heal aspects of yourself that need nurturing. IFS is often combined with trauma therapy. 

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Celebrating Your Cultural, Sexual & Gender Diversity

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At 2nd Story Counseling, we offer everyone personalized, interactive and respective therapy. We do not judge but instead, celebrate and encourage who you are as a person. Our Chicago therapists strive to encourage, empower, and motivate clients to live the happy lives they are meant to live. 

We invite people of all ages. races, gender identities, spiritual, sexual orientations, economic and cultural backgrounds.

Every life has a second story and you should live the life you deserve. Connect with one of our Chicago psychotherapists online or at our comfortable Lakeview office location. 

Our Training and Faculty Affiliations

Our Chicago psychotherapists are trained and hold faculty appointments at well-known institutions of higher learning.

Psychotherapy Testimonials

“Thank you Dr. Greg for helping me with my panic attacks. I never thought I could find a way to cope with the anxiety – but you showed me techniques that made it possible!”

-Benjamin

“I needed the best therapist in Chicago to help me with my ADHD problems. Working with Dr. AJ was a gift from above – truly. I feel more focused and happy in my life. 

-Kelly 

“Depression had become such a major part of my life that I never thought it would change. Laura helped me to understand that depression can change in intensity and that being present in the moment can help!”

-Sandra 

“My work stress and anxiety was causing real problems in my marriage. Alexandra helped me to better manage my stress and develop healthy coping strategies. She was the best therapist I’ve ever worked with.”

-Shelby 

“Psychotherapy in Chicago was made simple with the help of Brian. He arranged everything for me with my therapist Costa who is amazing. I love 2SC!”

-Anna

Chicago Therapists Known For Compassion and Care

2nd Story Counseling has the best therapists in Chicago, with specialists trained to help you with anxiety, depression, ADD or psychological testing. Our Chicago counselors and psychotherapists are available online or at our Lakeview Counseling offices in Chicago.

Our counselors are paneled with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. Contact us today for the best psychotherapist experience in Chicago.

Chicago Lakeview Therapy Offices

Chicago North Side Office Location

Our Chicago psychotherapy and counseling offices are located in the Lakeview community. The main office is one block west of Lakeshore Drive at the corner of Irving Park Road and Pinegrove Avenue with the physical address of 655 W. Irving Park Road in zip code 60613.

Many of our clients come to us on CTA, taking the Red Line train from the downtown Business District, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park and West Loop. The closest CTA train station to our office is the Red Line Sheridan Stop.

There is plenty of street parking available on most days of the week, with the exception of Cubs games because Wrigley Field is only a few blocks away.

CTA bus routes to our location include the 151 Sheridan and the146,148 Express. Several CTA stops happen directly in front of our counseling offices at Park Place Tower.

Your Chicago counselor may be able to see you remotely, depending on your needs. 

WHERE YOU’VE SEEN OUR CHICAGO THERAPISTS

Our Chicago psychotherapists have been featured in mass digital media publications and global television programs.

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