Cityscape Counseling

01/13/2026

When you’re new to therapy, it can be very overwhelming to even send out that first e-mail to schedule with a therapist. There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to going to a mental health professional to be vulnerable with whatever it is you’re struggling with. There are unknowns around if they’re going to be the right fit, will you have to try more than once to find someone you connect with and like? This can then make therapy daunting not knowing what to expect. With this in mind, we asked 18 therapists, “What do you wish people who have never gone to therapy would know about therapy?”

We asked 18 therapists about therapy and here is what therapists want people who have never gone to therapy to know about going to therapy

01/12/2026

This week’s Cityscape Therapist Spotlight is on Jillian Ross, LCSW! Jillian works with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, coping skills, behavioral and emotional dysregulation, and general life stressors.

To learn more about Jillian and her practice, check out her profile on the Cityscape Counseling website:

Jillian Ross, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is an open-minded, warm, and energetic clinician in Chicago.

01/09/2026

Our bodies are like phones. We ask a lot of our phones and rely heavily on them. They are what we rely on for much of our communication. We depend on them to store the information we get and need as we move through our day-to-day lives. They hold a lot. It is only natural that we need to recharge our phones daily, reset them, and update their software in order for them to function. These internal batteries can be depleted and need recharging. We often live in fear that something will happen to our phones, so we try to treat them with respect and care so they can work how we need them to. Whether we like our bodies or not, it is crucial that we treat them with respect. When we feel our batteries depleted, our bodies are saying, “Please recharge me.” When it comes to managing burnout, this article has 6 tips for recharging your depleted battery.

https://www.cityscapecounseling.com/post/managing-burnout-6-tips-for-recharging-your-depleted-battery/

01/07/2026

These awesome therapists have immediate openings for in person therapy in Hinsdale, IL in the WESTERN SUBURBS OF CHICAGO!

01/06/2026

We can’t anticipate every trigger we’ll encounter, but we can use our past as data for navigating the future. Coping ahead is one of the most useful skills to rely on in any form of recovery once you learn that it’s easier to prevent a maladaptive behavior from occurring in the first place rather than stop one in its tracks. What is something you want to commit to in preparation for a trigger? What is your plan for accountability? This blog uses reflective questions to assist you in creating a Cope Ahead Plan specific to your triggers.

Coping ahead is a useful skills to rely on in recovery because triggers will happen. Here is what coping ahead for triggers looks like.

01/05/2026

This week’s Cityscape Therapist Spotlight is on Cori Braun, LCSW,! Cori works with children, adolescents, and adults on issues such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, general life stressors, and life transitions.

To learn more about Cori and her practice, check out her profile on the Cityscape Counseling website:

Cori Braun is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist at Cityscape Counseling in Hindsdale, Illinois

12/30/2025

Depression is a complex and disruptive mental health condition that can significantly impact various aspects of an individual’s life. This includes, but is not limited to, work performance, interpersonal relationships, and overall well-being and functionality. While it is normal to experience occasional sadness or low mood as it is a natural part of life, persistent feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and despair may indicate a deeper underlying issue that warrants professional intervention. Knowing when to seek therapy for depression is crucial for addressing symptoms early on and preventing further deterioration of mental health.

So when do you go to therapy for depression? This blog explores exactly that to make the decision easier.

Depression is a complex and disruptive mental health condition so here is when to you seek therapy for depression and what are its benefits?

12/26/2025

An emotional hangover, or crying hangover, refers to the feelings that persist even after an intense emotional event has concluded. It is the physical and emotional experience of feeling drained after a stressful or overwhelming experience. People typically describe feeling emotionally spent when experiencing an emotional hangover. That is a result of the intense emotional event triggering the release of stress hormones in your brain. On top of the general challenges that are experienced as a result of an emotional event, our brains end up requiring additional time to recalibrate, rebalance and recenter to a state of equilibrium.

Learn more in our blog post about what is an emotional hangover and how to cope with them.

https://www.cityscapecounseling.com/post/healing-emotional-hangover/

12/23/2025

Generational trauma, also known as intergenerational or transgenerational trauma, refers to the psychological and emotional wounds passed down from one generation to the next. These traumas often stem from historical events such as wars, natural disasters, colonization, slavery, genocide, and systemic oppression. Understanding generational trauma is crucial. It not only affects those directly impacted but also resonates through families and communities. This trauma then influences the emotional and psychological health of subsequent generations. In this comprehensive exploration, we will examine the definition, signs, and effects of generational trauma, as well as strategies for healing and prevention.

What is Generational trauma? It is the emotional wounds passed down to the next generation. Understanding its impact is valuable to heal.

12/22/2025

This week’s Cityscape Therapist Spotlight is on Jaclyn Feldman, LCSW! Jaclyn works with adults on anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma, OCD, disordered eating, stress, and relationship issues.

To learn more about Jaclyn and her practice, check out her profile on the Cityscape Counseling website:

Jaclyn Feldman, LCSW and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, is a dedicated in-office and online therapist in Chicago.

12/19/2025

Everyone goes through periods where they feel “off” and struggle with not feeling like themselves for one reason or another. A depression slump, however, is a period of persistent depression in which many areas of a person’s life are impacted. A bad depression day can turn into many bad depression days. This makes it hard to take care of yourself and feel in control of your life. While a depression funk can feel uncomfortable and difficult to manage, there are many practical coping skills that can be implemented. In this article, you will learn what a depression slump is, how long it lasts, and coping skills to better support your mental health and heal from depression. So let’s look at what feeling stuck looks like and how to get out of depression funk.

Feeling stuck? What is a depression funk and how do you get out of a depression funk? This article covers strategies and ways to cope.

12/16/2025

The quality of our relationships is one of the most important factors in our level of happiness and overall mental and physical health. We know breakups but have you heard of friendship breakups? They can be equally hurt by a breakup from a romantic partner. It’s hard to know when to let go of friendships or when we need to break up with a friend. It can be unclear with friendships and how to tell if it is time to end the friendship. So how do you know how to tell if it’s time to end a friendship? Check out this blog to learn more!

Friendships don't always survive the test of time. Here are some signs and how to tell if It’s time to end a friendship.