Cityscape Counseling

04/13/2026

This week’s Cityscape Therapist Spotlight is on Nicole Weinstock, LCSW! Nicole works with Anxiety, Self-Esteem Issues, Grief/Loss, Body Image, Gender Issues, Depression, Relationship Issues, and General Life Stressors.

Check her out on the Cityscape Counseling website!

Nicole Weinstock, a licensed Clinical Social worker, is dedicated to her work with adults, adolescents and children

04/07/2026

If you are someone who avoids scheduling routine dental visits due to anxiety, you are not alone. This is undoubtedly a common experience, but why does going to the dentist cause people so much anxiety? Some people experience panic symptoms before or during dental visits such as increased heart rate, sweating, or nausea. They may also experience anticipatory anxiety days in advance or difficulty sleeping the night before the appointment. There are numerous reasons as to why someone becomes fearful of the dentist. This blog post has a few factors that could potentially contribute to why going to the dentist causes people so much anxiety.

If you are someone who avoids scheduling routine dental, you are not alone. Why does going to the dentist cause people so much anxiety?

04/01/2026

This article discusses skin-picking behaviors and disorders, as well as self-harm. It aims to answer the question: skin peeling a form of self-harm? Skin picking treatment is explored, naming CBT and DBT as primary treatment modalities. Dermatillomania and dermatophagia are defined, and treatment is discussed. Finally, how to help someone who is self-harming is explored, including what is and is not helpful to say to someone who is self-harming.

https://www.cityscapecounseling.com/post/is-skin-peeling-self-harm/

03/31/2026

International Transgender Day of Visibility, often simply Trans Day of Visibility, is an annual event dedicated to celebrating transgender people raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people, and acknowledging their contributions to society. Cityscape Counseling stands with its trans clients, celebrating the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the disproportionate levels of poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces compared to cisgender (non-transgender) people in 2026.

03/30/2026

This week's spotlight is on our therapist, Christina Squiers, MSW! Christina works with adults individually and with couples on depression, anxiety, Adult ADHD, career-related issues, and familial estrangement

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

Christina Squiers as a therapist strives to offer a warm, direct, and always collaborative approach for adult telehealth clients in Illinois.

03/27/2026

One of my favorite concepts in improving romantic relationships, and simultaneously one of the most challenging, is the role of tolerance. This is a skill that rarely gets talked about. It is the act of neutrally noticing a behavior you may have a desire to protest or change within your partner. This article discusses Tolerance in Romantic Relationships - check it out on our blog!

Improving romantic relationships, and simultaneously one of the most challenging, is around the role of tolerance and knowing when to leave.

03/24/2026

Watching your teen struggle can feel overwhelming. Mood swings, withdrawal, academic stress, and conflict at home can leave parents wondering what’s normal and what might need extra support. If you’re searching for therapy for adolescents in Hinsdale, Illinois, you’re already taking an important step. This new blog post will walk you through what to look for, what to expect, and how to choose the right fit.

Looking for therapy for adolescents Hinsdale families recommend? Learn how to find a great therapist for your teen and support their mental health.

03/23/2026

This week’s Cityscape Therapist Spotlight is on Adrienne Ahlquist, LCSW! Adrienne works with OCD, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety, Illness Anxiety, Somatic Symptom Disorder, Separation Anxiety, Specific Phobias, and Generalized Anxiety.

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

Adrienne Ahlquist is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of adults and adolescents struggling with OCD

03/20/2026

Society and social media flood us with information about how to live our best lives. We are encouraged to follow diets and rules that may not necessarily help us achieve better health or happiness. Many diets, workout plans, and lifestyle changes are prescribed for us. They encourage us to ignore signals from our body that may not align with the program. These are not created based on our own body’s unique needs. I find that tuning in and working with our bodies rather than against them can profoundly enhance our mental health and overall well-being.

This blog has five ways to help you cultivate a deeper connection with your body and harness its power to support your mental health journey.

Society and social media tell us how to diet and look. Here are 5 tips for honoring your body by improving mental health and well-being.

03/19/2026

Is Play Therapy for you? Adult play therapy approaches are evidence-based and can help uncover new insights.

03/18/2026

Check out our new Nervous System Regulation (A Somatic Skills Group) starting Monday, March 30th, hosted by our amazing therapist, Jessica Dattalo, LCSW, RYT-200!

Tired of constant stressing, worrying, and never being able to relax?

This 5-week Nervous System Regulation course is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and cultivate a sense of safety within yourself. Together, we'll explore our nervous systems, polyvagal theory, the mind-body connection, somatic skills for regulation, and inner child healing.

Facilitated by an experienced therapist (15+ years) and supported by somatic practices, this group helps you move beyond overthinking and into embodied calm. You may not be able to control the world around you, but you can learn how to support your nervous system through it.

See the Group Therapy page on CityscapeCounseling.com for more details!

Email Jessica@Cityscapecounseling.com for more details and to join!

03/17/2026

For many people, coffee is a daily ritual. It jumpstarts the morning, boosts focus, and feels like a comforting pause in a busy day. But for others, that same cup can trigger racing thoughts, a pounding heart, and a sense of dread. If you’ve ever wondered about the connection between caffeine and anxiety, you’re not alone.

At Cityscape Counseling, we often hear questions like: Does caffeine cause anxiety? Or can coffee cause anxiety even if I’ve been drinking it for years? The answer isn’t the same for everyone. But for some individuals, caffeine can absolutely amplify stress and worsen symptoms of anxiety.

This new blog explores why.

Struggling with caffeine and anxiety? Learn how coffee affects cortisol, panic attacks, and mental health—and when cutting back may help reduce stress.