Confidential, Professional Counseling & Therapy for Lake Forest, IL
We offer confidential support for high-achieving professionals, families, and students near Lake Forest. Specialized in executive stress, anxiety, and complex family dynamics via Telehealth Virtual Therapy.
Quick Contact Information
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Primary Access: Secure Telehealth & Online Counseling
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Phone: (773) 528-1777
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In-Network Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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Contact Email: Use Our Secure Online Form
Navigating the Pressures of Lake Forest and the North Shore (60045)
Lake Forest (zip code 60045) is renowned for its academic excellence, beautiful estates, and demanding professional environment. Life in this North Shore community often means juggling high-pressure careers, managing family expectations, and seeking space for authentic personal development. While these pressures look different than urban stress, they are equally demanding.
At 2nd Story Counseling, we understand the nuances of the North Shore lifestyle. We provide confidential and discreet therapy that specializes in the unique issues faced by this community: perfectionism, executive burnout, relationship strain, and the unique challenges faced by students at Lake Forest College.
Our primary method of service delivery for our Lake Forest clients is secure online counseling, ensuring absolute privacy and convenience.
Your Access to Care: Telehealth and Local Accessibility
Given the travel time to our physical office in Chicago, we prioritize flexible options for our Lake Forest clients:
💻 Secure Telehealth Counseling (Recommended)
You can receive the same high-quality, specialized care from the comfort of your home or private office in Lake Forest. Our HIPAA-compliant platform makes it easy and convenient to fit therapy into a demanding schedule, removing the time and stress of travel on I-94.
🚗 Traveling to Our Chicago Office
If you prefer in-person sessions, our Lakeview office is accessible via major thoroughfares:
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Route: Drive south via I-94 to Chicago.
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Commuter Rail: Our Chicago office is accessible via the CTA Red Line stop at Sheridan, a short trip from the Metra Union Pacific North Line (UP-N) stops in Lake Forest or Lake Bluff.
🗺️ Need Assistance?
Contact our office if you have questions about logistics or if you would like to confirm your insurance benefits prior to scheduling.
Focused Specialties for Lake Forest Professionals & Families
We offer evidence-based therapy tailored to the highly specific mental health needs of the 60045 community.
| Service Focus | What We Offer | Therapy Type |
| Executive Stress & Burnout | Confidential support for high-pressure careers, work-life imbalance, perfectionism, and burnout recovery. | Executive counseling Lake Forest |
| Family Dynamics | Therapy for parents, teens, and young adults navigating high expectations, communication breakdown, and life transitions. | Family therapist North Shore |
| College Student Support | Specialized counseling for students at Lake Forest College dealing with anxiety, identity, and academic pressure. | Therapist Lake Forest College |
| Individual Anxiety & Depression | Focused treatment for generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and depression often masked by a high-achieving facade. | Anxiety treatment 60045 |
| Life Transitions | Customized counseling and therapy for people moving through a change in life. Examples include career, relationship, school or birth of a new child. | Life Transitions Therapy Lake Forest IL |
Confidentiality and Our Professional Approach
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Discretion is Paramount: We understand that privacy is crucial in a close-knit community like Lake Forest. Our commitment to confidentiality ensures you have a safe, judgment-free space to explore personal and professional challenges.
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Integrative and Goal-Oriented: We draw from proven modalities like CBT, ACT, and Psychodynamic approaches to create a personalized, results-driven roadmap. We help you move beyond coping to achieving lasting personal growth.
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Insurance Flexibility: We work with major insurance carriers accepted across the North Shore to make high-quality care accessible.
Ready to Begin? Your Questions Answered.
Q: Is online counseling as effective as in-person therapy? A: Yes, for most clients, secure Telehealth is just as effective as in-person sessions, offering the added benefit of privacy and convenience for your busy Lake Forest schedule.
Q: Do you accept my PPO insurance from my employer? A: We are proudly in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, which is something many Lake Forest professionals have.
Q: What is the first step in scheduling a session? A: Call our care coordinator or click the button below. We will handle the insurance verification and match you with a therapist who specializes in the issues most relevant to the North Shore community.
Begin your journey toward greater balance and well-being. Contact 2nd Story Counseling today.
2nd Story Counseling, Services for Lake Forest Online Telehealth Available Across Illinois. Physical Office: 655 W Irving Park Rd, Suite 204, Chicago, IL 60613
Serving: Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Highland Park, Deerfield, Glencoe, and the entire North Shore.