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06/26/2026

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common, yet least understood eating disorder that exists. It is understandable to wonder, “What is binge eating disorder” even though it is estimated that approximately 3% of the US population struggles with BED at any given time. More specifically, 3.5% of women and 2% of men struggle with BED in their lifetime, making it 3x more common than anorexia and bulimia combined. Worse, it is estimated that only ~43.6% of those struggling will receive help.

Learn more in our blog post, What is Binge Eating Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment, found on our website's blog!

What is Binge Eating Disorder? It is the least understood eating disorder that exists. Read what the signs, symptoms and treatment are here.

06/23/2026

Throughout our lives, we have experiences that help us develop our sense of self. We form core beliefs and negative narratives about ourselves that filter how we interpret our experiences. Some of these can be helpful to us and others can be damaging. If I believe, ” I will be alone forever” that story in and of itself will impact how I live my life. Therapy is a great way to help us become more aware of the narratives that fuel unhelpful cycles. Therapists can serve as co-editors who help us rewrite our story moving forward, and improve overall depression and anxiety.

Learn more in our blog post, Negative Narratives: How to Engage Differently, found on our website's blog!

Our narratives shape how we see and navigate the world. Change your negative narratives and learn how to engage differently with life.

06/22/2026

Sharing a few notes about the importance queer-affirming therapy in honor of 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

06/22/2026

This week’s Cityscape Therapist Spotlight is on therapist Natalie Yudt, LCSW, CADC! Natalie works with adults struggling with co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders, anxiety, depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, work-life balance, and grief.

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

Natalie Yudt, Licensed Social Worker and CADC is a Chicago-based therapist at Cityscape Counseling Chicago!

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is a day of remembrance, reflection, and liberation.

As a therapy practice, we honor the ongoing impact of historical and generational trauma while also celebrating Black resilience, joy, healing, and community.

Today is a reminder that healing is both personal and collective — and that freedom includes the right to rest, feel safe, be heard, and be whole.

06/18/2026

Trauma-informed care is a term that has recently shown up in popularity in the last 5 years or so. What does trauma-informed care mean? Who are the trauma-informed experts who created these approaches? In the field of mental health, being trauma-informed is a sign of a professional who is versed in understanding all of the aspects in which trauma will impact a person. It ensures that treatment is delivered with an understanding of how trauma impacts an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. There are a number of approaches to trauma-informed therapy. These trauma-informed experts, who are the ones to develop them, each came from a different approach. So let’s look at who brought about this movement and who are the experts in trauma-informed care?

Learn more in our blog post, The Experts Shedding Light on Trauma-Informed Care: Who Are They?

This article asks who are the trauma-informed experts. We look at the experts shedding light on trauma-informed care and who are they.

06/16/2026

A teen may not always know how to explain what anxiety feels like. They might say “I’m fine,” then spend the rest of the night in their room. They may seem irritable, restless, quiet, overwhelmed, or stuck in a loop of worrying.

Sometimes, words are too direct. Sometimes, feelings are easier to show through color, shape, movement, or image.

Art therapy activities for teens can give anxious thoughts a place to go. Drawing, painting, collage, and visual journaling can help teens express emotions without needing the perfect explanation. These activities are all about slowing down, noticing what is happening inside, and finding safer ways to release what feels stuck.

Learn more about art therapy for teens in our new blog post, 7 Effective Art Therapy Activities for Teens Suffering with Anxiety.

Art therapy helps teenagers open up in a creative, non-threatening environment. Learn about our favorite art therapy activities for teens in our guide.

06/12/2026

Every relationship holds a quiet question beneath the surface: Are we still okay?

For some couples, the answer is felt in a smile, a touch, or an unspoken understanding. For others, it needs to be heard out loud. This is where reassurance in relationships becomes so meaningful.

Exploring why we seek reassurance — and how to navigate it with care — can reveal a lot about how we love and how we want to be loved. Check out our blog Understanding the Need for Reassurance in Relationships, to learn more!

Discover the role of reassurance in relationship health, why it matters, and how to give and receive it in ways that strengthen trust and connection.

06/11/2026

Grief is an experience that is deeply personal, complex, and sometimes lonely. While there is no perfect grief resource, reading about others’ experiences with loss can lighten the load of carrying grief alone. The following therapist-approved books may be helpful for navigating grief a little easier.

📚 The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss by Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD
📚 Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stafe of Grief Workbook by David Kessler
📚 It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand by Megan Devine
📚 Here After: A Memoir by Amy Lin
📚 The Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift by Steve Leder
📚 The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief by Francis Weller

06/09/2026

You can struggle to stay organized, miss details, lose track of time, and feel mentally scattered without ever seeming restless or disruptive. Many people assume ADHD always looks loud, impulsive, or physically hyperactive, which is one reason ADHD without hyperactivity can be missed for years.

If this sounds familiar, there may be a real explanation behind the forgetfulness, unfinished tasks, and constant effort it takes to keep up. This blog post looks at how Inattentive ADHD is a valid presentation of ADHD, and it can affect children and adults in ways that are easy to misunderstand.

https://www.cityscapecounseling.com/post/adhd-without-hyperactivity/