Cityscape Counseling

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/

06/08/2026

This week’s Cityscape Therapist Spotlight is on Amanda Torchio, LCPC! She is one of Cityscape's Professional Relations Liaisons. Amanda works with OCD, Social anxiety, Panic disorder, Specific phobias, Perfectionism, Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem, Relationship issues, and school/work-life balance.

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

https://www.cityscapecounseling.com/therapists/amanda-torchio/

06/03/2026

Secure relationships have trust, intimacy, and open communication.

A partner with secure attachment in relationships is supportive, reliable, and validating while still having their own needs and taking responsibility for their part in relationship issues.

Follow Cityscape Counseling to learn more about attachment styles and relationships from licensed Illinois therapists!

06/02/2026

Political anxiety is real and can affect sleep, mood, relationships, focus, and daily routines, especially when news and social media feel constant. Supporting a loved one starts with compassion, steady listening, healthy boundaries, and knowing when professional support my help.

06/02/2026

You may notice it during dinner, while watching the news, or in the middle of an ordinary text conversation. Someone you care about seems tense, distracted, angry, shut down, or unable to stop checking updates. Maybe they are losing sleep, avoiding people, or feeling helpless about what they see online.

If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Politics and mental health are closely connected for many people, especially during periods of uncertainty, conflict, election cycles, policy changes, or constant media coverage. This article looks at resources and support for helping a loved one experiencing political anxiety.

Is your loved one hyper-focused on politics to the point where it's impacting their life? Learn more about political anxiety and how to help here.

06/01/2026

Affirming care matters. Pride Month reminds us that healing is easier when people feel safe enough to be fully seen. We’re proud to support and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.

06/01/2026

This week’s Cityscape Therapist Spotlight is on Victoria Smith, LCSW! Victoria works with Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, & Families on issues such as OCD, Depression, Anxiety, ADD and ADHD, Personality disorders, Autism, Bipolar, Grief, and Trauma.
To learn more about Victoria and her practice, check out her profile on the Cityscape Counseling website:

Victoria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with OCD, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Bipolar, Grief, and Trauma.

05/29/2026

Many times in Western Culture, our physical and mental health are treated as two separate entities. While certain conditions are classified as one or the other, there is no denying the impact and even correlation they have with one another. Research suggests a link between mental health conditions and the development of certain cancers. Eating disorders are an example of a serious mental health condition that can have severe physical consequences. Our blog post, Unraveling the Link: Can Bulimia Lead to Cancer, looks closer at this link.

This blog is unraveling the link between bulimia nervosa in cancer and can bulimia cause cancer in those who struggle with the disorder.

05/26/2026

Many people with ADHD struggle to navigate social situations. Naturally, many wonder about the connection between ADHD and social anxiety disorder. In this article, ADHD and Social Anxiety: The Overlapping Symptoms and Solutions, we look at the connection between ADHD and social anxiety disorder, as well as ADHD meltdown symptoms and ADHD paralysis.

Many wonder about the connection between ADHD and social anxiety disorder. The overlapping symptoms and solutions are listed in this article.

05/22/2026

This article, Is Skin Peeling a Form of Self-Harm? Signs to Watch For, 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.

This article discusses skin-picking behaviors and disorders. It ask is skin peeling a form of self-harm and what signs to watch for?