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

January 10, 2026 2SC Staff
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Why Is Dating So Hard as a Gay Man in Chicago?

January 9, 2026 2SC Staff
Struggling with Gay Dating in Chicago? You swipe right. You send a thoughtful message. You might even get a coffee date. But somehow, it never seems to go anywhere. If you’re a single gay man […]
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Why Community is a Key Part of Queer Mental Wellness

January 1, 2026 2SC Staff
The Bonds We Choose: Why Community is a Key Part of Queer Mental Wellness For many LGBTQ+ individuals in Chicago, especially those who have experienced rejection from biological relatives, the phrase “chosen family” isn’t just […]
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Healing Internalized Stigma with LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy

December 27, 2025 2SC Staff
Internalized Homophobia in Queer Counseling When you grow up in a society that sends pervasive messages that being queer or trans is abnormal, wrong, or sinful, you inevitably absorb those messages. This is the root […]
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“I Can’t Stop Going to Steamworks”: When Does It Become a Problem?

December 10, 2025 2SC Staff
Has Steamworks Become a Problem for You? You’re scrolling through your phone at 2am. You told yourself you weren’t going tonight. You have work in the morning. You’re exhausted. But there’s that familiar pull—the restlessness, […]
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How IFS Therapy Helps LGBTQ+ People Heal Inner Critic Voices

December 10, 2025 2SC Staff
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Meaninglessness Among Gay Men: Finding Purpose in 2026

December 7, 2025 2SC Staff
Originally published March 2022 | Updated December 2024 Gay Man Trying To Find Meaning? Have you ever felt like your life had little meaning? You weren’t feeling suicidal, but just didn’t feel satisfied and wondered […]
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7 Tips for Gay Men When Cruising in Boystown: A Therapist’s Guide to Staying Safe and Connected

December 5, 2025 2SC Staff
As a gay therapist who’s practiced in Chicago for over two decades, I’ve heard countless stories about cruising in Boystown—some exhilarating, some disastrous, and many somewhere in between. Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or […]

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