Top 5 Reasons You’re Not Having Fun + Fixes!

June 8, 2023 2SC Staff

Why Aren’t You Having Fun? In my practice as a Chicago Lakeview Counselor, Coach and Therapist, one of the questions I routinely ask new clients is “What do you do for fun?” The vast majority […]

Fame Seeking Narcissists At Higher Risk For Depression

May 27, 2023 2SC Staff

Narcissists and Depression In the age of social media and constant self-promotion, there is an alarming rise in individuals seeking fame and validation at any cost. These narcissistic fame seekers, driven by an insatiable need […]

How To Tame Your Inner Critic

April 5, 2023 2SC Staff

Taming Your Inner Critic By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW Most of us in Chicago are familiar with those negative thoughts that tell us we are not good enough and that cast doubt on our goals and […]

7 Ways To Combat Health Anxiety

January 1, 2023 2SC Staff

Health Anxiety: A Closer Look Do you constantly worry about having or developing a serious illness? Have frequent visits to the doctor or emergency room? Excessively check your body for signs of illness? Have difficulty […]

Am I Too Clingy?

November 1, 2022 2SC Staff

Being Clingy – A Closer Look By: Mike McCauley, LPC “Hold on loosely, but don’t let go If you cling too tightly, you’re gonna’ lose control” ~ Peterik, Carlisi & Barnes These lyrics from an […]

What To Expect In a First Therapy Session

October 20, 2022 2SC Staff

What happens in the first session? By: Rob Bodary, MA, LPC Are you thinking about therapy? Maybe you’ve considered it for years but never contacted anyone . Maybe after years of pushing the thought away, […]

How to Find the Right Therapist for You

October 4, 2022 2SC Staff

By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW Recently I was presented with an interesting question from the husband of a couple I have worked with for a while. He is considering starting his own individual therapy and said […]

Building Resilience in Chaotic Times

September 1, 2022 2SC Staff

Monkeypox is the latest threat, but not the only one facing Chicagoans. Covid, gun violence, climate change, record inflation, and a possible recession threaten our sense of peace, wellbeing, and hopefulness. In a recent interview […]