Monthly Roundup Post
August went by in a flash as the Chicago therapists at 2nd Story Counseling worked to help clients and website visitors prepare for the transition from summer to fall. Part of this process involved creating awareness around the concept of change – which happens to be a constant in the universe.
What follows is a quick roundup of our posts for the past month. We think you will find some of the articles and other materials we published useful as part of your own wellness journey. We’ve tried to touch upon a variety of areas that seem to come up frequently with clients who visit us on a weekly basis.
Let’s jump right in!
Depersonalization, Anxiety and Depression
Do you live with some type of anxiety disorder, such GAD, OCD or Social Anxiety? Have you ever had the feeling of being detached from your physical person – almost like you were watching yourself in a movie? If so, you may have experienced the phenomenon of depersonalization.
Read our page on depersonalization as part of anxiety and depression
How to Find a Therapist in Chicago
Identifying the right person for your counseling needs in a huge city like Chicago can be challenging. This is particularly true if you are trying to work through issues such as depression and/or anxiety. Because we are committed to helping people lives in the best way possible, we created a handy “How To” guide for finding a therapist.
Read our post: How to find a therapist in Chicago
Seasonal Change
If you are like many people in Chicago preparing to for the change from summer to fall, you likely have mixed emotions. This is a common topic for many clients who visit our Chicago therapy offices. To help you manage this change, we created a post that offers some basic tips and suggestions.
Read our post on: Seasonal change in Chicago and how to cope
College Students in Chicago and Counseling
Being in college can be one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. It can also be one of the most stressful. If you are a Chicago college student and feeling a number of emotions, such as anxiety, depression or uncertainty, you are not alone. Our therapists hear these kinds of issues with frequency. This is why we thought it might be a good idea to post some of the benefits of counseling for college students.
Read our post: 7 ways college students in Chicago benefit from therapy
Why Are Actors Prone to Depression?
If you are like most people, you probably enjoy watching a good movie or television show featuring your favorite actors. This is particularly true if your fav makes you smile, giggle or makes you feel other emotions deep inside. But did you know that many actors are prone to depression – particularly those who take on a comedic role? It’s true.
Read our post: Why actors are prone to depression
Depression Therapist Chicago
If you live in Chicago, there is a good chance that living in our city is something you love. For many people however, life in Chicago can be challenging. This is particularly true during the harsh winter months. In fact, there are five specific reasons many people seek out therapy for depression in the “City with Big Shoulders”.
Read our post: 5 Chicago reasons people seek out depression therapy
How Counseling Helps When You Feel Stuck
Have you ever felt like you were stuck? Do you ever feel like you stepped in a puddle of glue, making it difficult to move forward in any meaningful way? It’s a common experience among clients who visit our Chicago counseling offices. The good news is that talk-therapy can help dislodge you while offering a much needed (but gentle) push towards the future.
Read our post: 5 ways counseling helps when you are stuck
Be More Productive Doing Nothing
Do you ever feel like you are not being productive enough? Does it seem like that spark of creativity you once had has somehow grown a pair of wings and flown away? It’s a terrible feeling, isn’t it? But what if we told you that the way to get that spark bet and feel more productive is by doing nothing – as in nada?
Read our post: How to be more productive by doing nothing