What Your Therapist Wants You to Know During the Coronavirus Pandemic

March 25, 2020 2SC Staff

We, in Chicago, know the Coronavirus is dangerous. The death toll climbs daily and collective anxiety lingers. Yet, the coronavirus is wreaking havoc on our lives in other significant ways as well. Despite dancing […]

5 Signs You Are a Compulsive Spender

March 5, 2020 2SC Staff

Compulsive Gambling – A Closer Look By: Adam Kessler, LPC Compulsive spending, though not categorized as a disorder by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, can still prove to be a major issue […]

Narcissism – Chicago Therapist Explores

January 7, 2020 2SC Staff

Narcissism – A Closer Look By: Alex DeWoskin, LCSW Well, this blog is about narcissism…let’s start by saying, healthy narcissism is a good thing. It is an important and necessary quality to possess. Clinically speaking, […]

How Come I’m Feeling Dismissed?

November 26, 2019 2SC Staff

What to do when feeling dismissed With all the hustle and bustle of the city life in Chicago, it’s easily understandable to want to have some sort of relationship with others in the Windy City. […]

3 Simple Ways to Achieve Self-Discipline

July 1, 2019 2SC Staff

By: Costa Provis, LCPC, NBCCH, CPC Quick Self-Discipline Hacks Discipline does not have to be as elusive as you may think. Let me start by saying that simple does not necessarily mean easy, but by […]

28 Ways To Encourage Positive Thinking and Inner Peace

June 30, 2019 2SC Staff

By: Alex DeWoskin, LCSW Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” – Abraham Lincoln Do you tend to see the glass as half empty or half full? Your answer […]

7 Ways to Improve Your Self-Confidence for Dating

June 20, 2019 2SC Staff

Self-Confidence and Dating – A Closer Look Dating in Chicago can take a huge toll on self-confidence. For some, finding that perfect match can seem so easy, but for others it’s an absolute drain. Over […]

Here’s What You Can Learn About Yourself From Your Pet

April 6, 2019 2SC Staff

Our Pets – Ourselves By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW If you’ve ever owned a pet, you already know how much fun and affection they can bring. It’s well known that pets come with some pretty powerful mental […]