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Nothing Is Wrong In My Relationship, So Why Am I Unhappy?

August 30, 2026 2SC Staff

By the 2nd Story Counseling Team | 2nd Story Counseling, Chicago Your partner doesn’t cheat. They don’t yell. They remember your birthday, they’re kind to your family, and on paper, there’s nothing to complain about. […]

Do You Have Failure To Launch Syndrome?

August 3, 2026 2SC Staff

Failure to Launch: A Closer Look If you’re reading this, chances are you or someone you love is grappling with what’s often called “Failure to Launch Syndrome.” Here’s what it is, how to recognize it, […]

What To Do About Lying Teens

August 2, 2026 2nd Story Counseling Clinical Team

If you’ve caught your teenager in a lie recently, take a breath — you’re not raising a con artist, and you haven’t failed as a parent. Lying is one of the most normal (and most […]

Stuck Between Two Choices? How to Finally Decide

July 26, 2026 2nd Story Counseling Clinical Team

🛶 Why Even “Easy” Decisions Can Feel Impossible Do you get stuck making decisions? Ever catch yourself saying, I just can’t decide? Everyone hits this wall sometimes. Occasionally it’s over something small, like choosing between […]

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Why Successful Men Avoid Asking for Help

July 1, 2026 2SC Staff

By Frank Lotta, MA, LPC | 2nd Story Counseling, Chicago I work with a lot of men who, by any external measure, are doing well. They run teams. They close deals. They’ve built businesses, careers, […]

10 Modern Coping Strategies for Navigating Life Changes in Chicago

June 9, 2026 2SC Staff

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Situational Depression vs. Clinical Depression

June 1, 2026 2SC Staff

By Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW | 2nd Story Counseling, Chicago You’ve been feeling low for weeks. Getting out of bed is harder than it should be. Things that used to feel enjoyable don’t interest you much […]

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How Positive Psychology Helps To Rewire Your Brain

May 23, 2026 2SC Staff

Most of us grew up hearing some version of the idea that our personalities are fixed — that we’re either optimists or pessimists, worriers or easy-going, and there’s not much we can do about it. […]