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CBT for LGBTQ+ Identity and Anxiety in Chicago

February 12, 2026 2SC Staff

How CBT Benefits Queer Identifying People You’ve done the work of coming out. You’ve built community, found queer safe spaces in Chicago where you can be yourself, created a life that reflects your authentic identity. […]

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7 Cool Things for LGBTQ People To Do in Avondale Chicago

February 1, 2026 2SC Staff

As a queer therapist who’s practiced in Chicago for nearly two decades, I’ve watched Avondale transform from a quiet working-class neighborhood into one of the Northwest Side’s coolest spots—and it’s way more queer than […]

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Overcoming Gay Shame and Guilt in Chicago’s Boystown Therapeutic Guide

January 27, 2026 2SC Staff

Gay shame and gay guilt represent two of the most pervasive emotional challenges facing LGBTQ+ individuals in Chicago and beyond. While Boystown and Lakeview have long served as beacons of queer community and acceptance, even […]

From Heated Rivalry to Real Connection: Chicago’s Gay Sports Scene

January 19, 2026 2SC Staff

If you’ve spent any time in Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community—particularly in Boystown or Andersonville—you’ve probably heard someone raving about Rachel Reid’s Heated Rivalry. The hockey romance novel has become something of a cultural phenomenon among gay […]

Identity work for LGBTQ+ individuals often involves untangling years of internalized messages—some supportive, many critical. For gay men and queer folks in Chicago’s Boystown neighborhood and beyond, the journey toward authentic self-expression can feel like […]

How Dating Apps Affect Gay Men’s Mental Health in Chicago

January 10, 2026 2SC Staff