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Month: December 2025

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LGBTQ+

How IFS Therapy Helps LGBTQ+ People Heal Inner Critic Voices

December 10, 2025 2SC Staff
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LGBTQ+

Meaninglessness Among Gay Men: Finding Purpose in 2026

December 7, 2025 2SC Staff
Originally published March 2022 | Updated December 2024 Gay Man Trying To Find Meaning? Have you ever felt like your life had little meaning? You weren’t feeling suicidal, but just didn’t feel satisfied and wondered […]
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LGBTQ+

7 Tips for Gay Men When Cruising in Boystown: A Therapist’s Guide to Staying Safe and Connected

December 5, 2025 2SC Staff
As a gay therapist who’s practiced in Chicago for over two decades, I’ve heard countless stories about cruising in Boystown—some exhilarating, some disastrous, and many somewhere in between. Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or […]
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Chicago’s Queer History: Trailblazers & Safe Havens

December 4, 2025 2SC Staff
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Anxiety and Stress

Does Living in Lakeview Chicago Cause You Stress in 2026?

December 3, 2025 2SC Staff
Living in Lakeview Stressful?  Originally published June 2018 | Updated December 2025 Live in the Lakeview area of Chicago and feeling stressed? Chicago city living has its perks – a plethora of things to do, […]
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Anxiety and Stress

How to Find a Therapist in Chicago for Anxiety and Depression (2026 Guide)

December 3, 2025 2SC Staff
Tips For Chicagoans Searching for an Anxiety and Depression Therapist Are you trying to figure out how to find a therapist in Chicago for anxiety and depression? If so, you are not alone. With a […]
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LGBTQ+

5 Fun Things To Do For LGBTQ People in Lincoln Park

December 2, 2025 2SC Staff
As a therapist who works with people in the Lincoln Park area — and someone who loves this neighborhood on a personal level — I’m often reminding my LGBTQ+ and queer clients that connection, community, […]
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LGBTQ+

What To Do If You’re Gay and Lonely In Chicago

December 1, 2025 2SC Staff

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