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It starts with caring, compassionate and contemporary.

It continues with the space. Custom designed. Innovative. Chic, spacious counseling offices for gathering. Contemporary art. Exceptional service and staff. Whatever your life challenges - 2SC is there. 

It culminates with your wellness. A seamless blend of comfort and insight designed to create personal transformation.

We believe that the pages of a healthy life have special meaning, which constitutes an evolving life story with chapters containing the human precepts of integrity, compassion, wholeness and integration.

In what can often be unforgiving world, 2SC serves as a safe refuge where individuals are encouraged to identify and then connect with the more deeper parts of themselves, those whom they care for, and their community.

We emphasize unconditional, positive regard for each life that we encounter and encourage integration of the accepted self. 

We employ the concept of Clear Counseling ©, an approach that strives to offer real solutions to real problems ... real clear.

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What is 2SC?

John D. Moore, LCPC, CADC                         

Co-Founder - Psychotherapist

Moore earned a dual Master of Science degree in Community Health & Wellness Promotion from California College for Health Sciences and a Masters in Psychology from Northcentral University. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and is board certified in addictions counseling. His background includes serving on staff at various social services agencies as a counselor and case manager where he provided counseling services and support to individuals with a variety of mental health concerns. He is author of the successful book, Confusing Love with Obsession (Hazelden) and is a nationally syndicated writer. Moore is also an associate professor of health sciences at American Military University, instructing courses in health, psychology, stress management and wellness.

Moore's areas of expertise:

• Individual and Couple Counseling
  

• Substance abuse and dependence
  

• Cognitive therapies for depression and anxiety
  

• Life transitions and Career counseling
  

Thomas E. Fransen, LCSW

Co-Founder - Psychotherapist

Fransen holds an undergraduate from Marquette University and a masters of social work from the University of Chicago. He has worked in a variety of environments, including outpatient psychotherapy settings and residential facilities. Additionally, he has offered his services as a medical social worker to various organizations, specializing in helping individuals, couples and families impacted by various health challenges, including HIV disease, cancer, substance abuse and other health related concerns.  He has an office at 2SC where he works with clients.

Fransen's areas of expertise:

• Individual counseling
  

• Couples counseling
  

• Substance abuse and dependence
  

• Chronic illness
  

Greg received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from North Park University in 1998 and his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in 2002. He is a board certified AODA Counselor and has strong experience working with adults with a variety of needs including substance abuse problems, anxiety and depression as well as relationship issues. In addition to this work, Greg is an affiliated IAC Career Coach as well as an Associate Professor in the Management Department at American Public University. He works with clients to explore new career paths, take on entrepreneurial challenges, and navigate the uncertain and stressful process of changing jobs.  Greg uses 2 S C office space to work with clients.

Harm's specialty areas include:

• Life transitions and stress
  

• Substance abuse and dependence
  

• Sexual orientation and GLBT issues
  

• Couples issues and groups
  

• Career management and motivation
  

Angela Atwater, LCSW *

Alliance Counselor

* Member of the 2SC Circle Alliance. Listed therapist is a recommended counselor in private practice

  and not an employee of 2SC.

2007 - 2008 Second Story Counseling - All Rights Reserved

We are a privately owned counseling, consulting and behavioral sciences collaborative founded in 2006 with its primary offices in Chicago's Lakeview area.  Clients range across all cultural, racial and economic backgrounds, including individuals from different sexual orientations. All receive high quality  services throughout the lifespan of the professional relationship.

To learn more about our nonaffiliated, recommended therapists, please read the listings below. 

Atwater holds a masters of social work from the University of

Chicago and is a licensed clinical social worker. She provides solution focused short and long term therapy in a nurturing atmosphere, customizing therapy based on the client's needs. Her counseling approach is warm, supportive and and interactive. Atwater works with adults, adolescents and elders.

Atwater's specialty areas include:

• Individual counseling
  

• Couples counseling
  

• Sexual orientation
  

• Anxiety, depression and grief
  

Atwater uses 2SC office space to see clients as well as her own private office located at 1165 N. Clark Street in Chicago. Her Gold Coast Office offers plenty of street parking. Close to CTA stops.  

Greg Harms, MBA, CADC *

Alliance Counselor

Alexandra DeWoskin, MSW, LCSW *

Alliance Counselor

Alexandra, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, earned her Bachelor of Science from DePaul University and Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago.  She is a conversational therapist and empathic and intuitive listener allowing her to hone in on client strengths and clarify concepts and patterns of thinking. This interactive approach creates a partnership with the client necessary for development of goals, healthy boundaries, and empowerment of the client for change.  Directly communicating client strengths and modeling new behavior offers the client the opportunity to achieve milestones leading to increased self-esteem and more satisfying relationships.  Alexandra believes understanding one’s challenges and roadblocks open the door to new attitudes as well as interest in changing our behaviors. Alexandra uses the 2SC offices to work with her clients.

Alexandra’s specialty areas include:

• Individual, Couple and Family Counseling
  

• Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management
  

• Substance Abuse and Dependence
  

• Career Counseling and Coaching
  

James L. Lawyer, LCSW *

Alliance Counselor

JAMES L. LAWYER, MSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and a board- certified Cognitive Behavior Therapist.  A graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Mr. Lawyer has more than 30 years of counseling experience and has consulted with agencies, schools and corporations. He sees individuals and couples at his office located in Chicago's Ravenswood area.

Vanessa Ford, LCSW, CADC *

Alliance Counselor

Vanessa is a licensed clinical social worker and is certified in addictions counseling.  She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Chicago and her Masters in Clinical Social Work from Loyola University Chicago.  She brings a variety of experience to the practice of psychotherapy, including EMRDR, healing from past trauma and losses, work with the LGBT&Q community, group therapy, life coaching (including career counseling), work with children and families, chronic illness (including HIV), recovering from behavioral/chemical addictions, and emotional issues such as anxiety, Bipolar and depression. Her office is directly adjacent to 2SC, and she has created a therapeutic experience that is warm and inviting.

 

Ford's Specialty areas include:

• Individual, family and couples therapy
  

• Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
  

• Life coaching / career counseling
  

• Chemical and behavioral addiction issues
  

Costa Provis, LCPC *

Alliance Counselor

Costa holds a masters degree in professional counseling from the

Illinois School of Professional Psychology and is a licensed clinical

professional counselor. He has worked in the private sector as well as non-profit and community mental health, outpatient, and several residential settings, serving as both a clinician and clinical director.

His wealth of knoweldge areas allows him to assist clients with a

variety of life challenges. Costa uses 2SC office space to work with his clients.

Provis's areas of expertise include:

• Individual, family and couples counseling
  

• Depression and anxiety
  

• Anger management
  

• Substance abuse
  

Glenn Dillon, LCSW *

Alliance Counselor

Glenn is a licensed clinical social worker providing both short and long term therapy for individuals and couples. He holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Chicago. He has experience working with a diverse range of clients and presenting issues. He has worked in community mental health, outpatient, substance abuse and residential settings. Glenn offers a warm, empathic approach to helping clients explore the nature of their problems and discover avenues for positive change. Glenn uses the 2SC offices to work with his clients.

Glenn’s Specialty Areas Include:

• Individual, couples and family counseling
  

• Depression, anxiety and stress management
  

• Sexual orientation, GLBT issues
  

• Life transitions
  

Jason McVicker, LCSW *

Alliance Counselor

Jason McVicker, LCSW, RDDP, is the Director of Mental Health Services for the Center on Halsted (COH), the Midwest’s largest Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender (LGBT) community center.  He worked previously as Program Supervisor at Chicago House and Social Service Agency, Inc.  While there, Jason developed programs and services to meet the evolving needs of the HIV/AIDS community.  He has a significant background in the community mental health arena, including child and adolescent treatment.  Jason served as President of Youth Network Council of Oak Park, overseeing the collaboration of more than 30 service providers to children, adolescents and their families throughout the Chicago area.  He currently serves as a Master Practitioner Instructor for the University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration and is a member of the Fieldwork Advisory Board for Loyola University’s School of Social Work.  His specialty areas include LGBT issues, HIV/AIDS and facilitating healthy development across the life span.