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LGBTQ+ counseling, mental health, relationships, identity, and personal growth. Explore articles from the therapists at 2nd Story Counseling on topics affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning individuals in Chicago and beyond. Our LGBTQ+ blog covers anxiety, depression, relationships, coming out, self-acceptance, life transitions, mindfulness, and emotional wellness through an affirming and inclusive lens.

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Anxiety and Stress

Do You Have Edgewater-Related Anxiety?

October 4, 2026 2nd Story Counseling Clinical Team
Edgewater and Anxiety: A Closer Look There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes with living in a neighborhood as alive as Edgewater. Between the hum of Broadway, the crowd at the Berwyn Red Line […]
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LGBTQ+

How to Find the Right Therapist as a Gay or Queer Man in Chicago

September 28, 2026 2nd Story Counseling Clinical Team
The best therapist for gay men in Chicago is the one who can treat the specific problem you’re bringing in, understands gay and queer men’s lives without needing a translation, and fits your schedule, budget, […]
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LGBTQ+

When Your Body Never Got the Memo That You’re Safe

September 16, 2026 2SC Staff
You’re walking down Clark Street on an ordinary evening, and somewhere between the bar on the corner and the bus stop, your shoulders are already up around your ears. You don’t remember deciding to do […]
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LGBTQ+

Is Montrose Bird Sanctuary Safe for Meeting Guys?

August 1, 2026 2nd Story Counseling Clinical Team
By 2nd Story Counseling Clinical Team Montrose Beach is famous for lakefront views, serious birders with even more serious binoculars, and piping plovers that somehow keep becoming minor Chicago celebrities. The nearby bird sanctuary has […]
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LGBTQ+

Do You Ever Get Tired of “The Scene”?

July 22, 2026 2SC Staff
We’ve all been there. You moved to Boystown or Andersonville for the community, the nightlife, and the promise of a “gay utopia.” But lately, the neon lights of Northalsted feel more draining than dazzling. Maybe […]
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LGBTQ+

7 Places To Meet Gay Men in Chicago

July 8, 2026 2SC Staff
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LGBTQ+

Sobriety on a Gay Cruise: Surviving the Pressure

July 6, 2026 2SC Staff
By the 2nd Story Counseling Team | 2nd Story Counseling, Chicago You booked the cruise months ago. Your friends are going, the itinerary looks incredible, and everyone keeps talking about how much fun it’s going […]
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LGBTQ+

Post-Pride Letdown: Processing Emotions After Chicago Pride Events

June 28, 2026 2SC Staff
The parade route down Halsted is quiet now. The rainbow flags that lined Boystown storefronts have been taken down or relegated to year-round spots. Your apartment still smells faintly of sunscreen and whatever you spilled […]

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    Meaninglessness Among Gay Men: Finding Purpose in 2026
    December 7, 2025
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    Healing Attachment Wounds: Relational Therapy Approaches
    May 1, 2026
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
    Are Open Relationships a Good Idea?
    November 17, 2017
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    When Your Body Never Got the Memo That You’re Safe
    September 16, 2026
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    “I Was Called a Sexy ‘Wolf'” at Andersonville Midsommarfest
    May 20, 2026
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