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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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Breaking Through Isolation: Relational Therapy for LGBTQ+ Adults in Boystown

February 26, 2026 2SC Staff
Walking down Halsted Street on a Friday night, surrounded by crowds and rainbow flags, you’d think isolation would be impossible in Boystown. Yet many LGBTQ+ adults in our neighborhood know a different truth: you can […]
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Body Shaming: Shame as a Sick and Twisted Game

February 21, 2026 2SC Staff
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Are You a Gay Man with Body Image Issues?

January 18, 2026 2SC Staff
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How Labels In the Queer Community Cause Harm

January 16, 2026 2SC Staff

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    Building Authentic Relationships: LGBTQ+ Affirming Counseling in Chicago
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