gay man with depression sitting at a bar in Chicago & thinking of therapy with 2nd Story Counseling

The Depression That Doesn’t Look Like Depression

June 16, 2026 2SC Staff

You went out last Saturday. You were at the bar by 9, ran into people you know, laughed at the right moments, stayed until midnight. By every external measure it was a good night. And […]

woman thinking about her situational or clinical depression with therapist at 2nd Story Counseling

Situational Depression vs. Clinical Depression

June 1, 2026 2SC Staff

By Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW | 2nd Story Counseling, Chicago You’ve been feeling low for weeks. Getting out of bed is harder than it should be. Things that used to feel enjoyable don’t interest you much […]

person walking trying to beat the winter blues in Chicago

7 Powerful Ways to Beat The Winter Blues in Chicago

December 15, 2025 2SC Staff

Let’s be honest: Chicago winters are no joke. When the temperature drops below zero, the wind whips off Lake Michigan like frozen daggers, and the sun sets at 4:30 PM, even the most optimistic Chicagoans […]

Chicago lakefront anxiety and depression

Do Lakefront Residents Really Experience More Anxiety & Depression?

November 20, 2025 Laura Bartz

Anxiety and Depression: A Chicago Lakefront Paradox As a therapist practicing in Chicago, I’ve noticed a pattern that might seem counterintuitive at first. Many of my clients who live in the most desirable lakefront neighborhoods—areas […]