Can ADHD Cause Problems in the Bedroom?

March 8, 2021 2SC Staff

Intimacy and ADHD By: Adam Kessler, LPC If you live in Chicago or have spent any amount of time in the city, you likely know how bustling it is and how much can happen all […]

Transitioning to 2021 Beyond Resolutions

January 6, 2021 2SC Staff

By: Alex DeWoskin, LCSW I saw the following quote right before New Year’s: “Nobody claim 2021 as “your year”. We’re all going to walk in really slow. Be good. Be quiet. Don’t. Touch. Anything.” The […]

How is COVID Grief Different and What Can You Do About It?

January 1, 2021 2SC Staff

COVID Grief: A Closer Look The pandemic is raging throughout the country and here in Chicago. At the time of this article, Illinois is approaching a million confirmed cases; Lakeview’s 60613 and 60657 zip codes […]

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What To Do About Lying Teens

December 1, 2020 2SC Staff

By: Alan Tsang, MA, LPC, NCC As teens continue to grow and mature, they face constant battles both internally and externally (My Chicago Therapist, 2018). With a population of close to 2.7 million as of […]

How Can I Support Someone Who Recently Came Out As Trans?

November 1, 2020 2SC Staff

Supporting Someone Who Is Trans By: Lincoln Giesel, MSW, LSW Let’s assume you are in the earlier stages of supporting a trans loved one who recently came out to you and is asking for continued […]

Why Am I Attracted To People That Test Me?

October 5, 2020 2SC Staff

By: Adam Kessler, LPC Chicago is home millions of people and therefore, home to a smorgasbord of different kinds of intimate relationships. I have been a witness to relationships coming and going throughout college, and […]

7 Hacks When You Can’t Make a Decision

October 1, 2020 2SC Staff

What To Do When You Can’t Decide Do you get stuck making decisions? Ever say to yourself, I just can’t decide? Most of us have struggled to make a decision at one time or another. […]

Managing Stress and Anxiety During COVID-19, Rising Racial Tensions, and Civil Unrest

August 5, 2020 2SC Staff

Jennifer Lawal, LPC-NCC I can still remember the eagerness, the smiles, and cheers as the clock struck midnight and we all welcomed 2020 with a toast. For many Chicagoans, we had plans for this new […]