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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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LGBTQ+

Chicago’s Queer History: Trailblazers & Safe Havens

December 4, 2025 2SC Staff
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Anxiety and Stress

How to Find a Therapist in Chicago for Anxiety and Depression (2026 Guide)

December 3, 2025 2SC Staff
Tips For Chicagoans Searching for an Anxiety and Depression Therapist Are you trying to figure out how to find a therapist in Chicago for anxiety and depression? If so, you are not alone. With a […]
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LGBTQ+

5 Fun Things To Do For LGBTQ People in Lincoln Park

December 2, 2025 2SC Staff
As a therapist who works with people in the Lincoln Park area — and someone who loves this neighborhood on a personal level — I’m often reminding my LGBTQ+ and queer clients that connection, community, […]
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What To Do If You’re Gay and Lonely In Chicago

December 1, 2025 2SC Staff
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I Was Called a “Hot Otter” On The Street!

December 1, 2025 2SC Staff
“Gay Otter?” What on Earth? I never saw it coming. There I was, standing outside my therapy office in Lakeview, the hum of Chicago life all around me — dogs being walked, the smell of […]
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LGBTQ+

Is Queer Narcissism REALLY a Thing?

November 24, 2025 2SC Staff
Is Queer Narcissism a Thing? Living authentically as a queer person requires courage, self-awareness, and often, a journey of self-discovery that can be both empowering and complex. In Chicago’s diverse LGBTQ+ community, from Andersonville to […]
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7 Places To Meet Gay/Bi Men in Chicago

November 22, 2025 2SC Staff
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How Do I Tell My Girlfriend I’m Secretly Bi?

November 13, 2025 2SC Staff

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    Social Anxiety in Gay Men: Chicago Therapist Explores
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    Meaninglessness Among Gay Men: Finding Purpose in 2026
    December 7, 2025
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    November 24, 2025
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    Chicago’s Queer History: Trailblazers & Safe Havens
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