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- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
- Self-esteem work
About Adele
LCSW (Illinois) with 12 years of experience, Adele Duba-Nagel helps people manage addictions, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and life changes. She works with individuals on issues like codependency, communication problems, control issues, and drug and alcohol addiction. Sessions are conducted in English and based in Illinois.
Adele uses a person-centered approach. That means she treats the client as the expert on their own life and focuses on the goals the client brings to therapy. Work in sessions looks at the whole person - physical and mental health, beliefs and history, and daily environments that shape how someone feels and acts.
In practice she helps people identify strengths and build practical coping skills. Conversations address family of origin issues, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and problems like smoking or vaping cessation. She also supports people working through jealousy, forgiveness, social anxiety, and finding life purpose.
Adele frames healing as a process of discovery and change. She collaborates with clients to set priorities and try strategies that fit each person’s situation. Sessions may involve looking at patterns, practicing new ways of communicating, and setting small goals for daily life.
Her work is straightforward and goal-focused. People can expect a collaborative style that explores challenges without labeling them. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches and what to expect online
A person-centered approach focuses on each client’s goals and lived experience. Sessions prioritize what the client wants to change and build practical steps from there. This approach helps with motivation, self-esteem work, and sorting relationship patterns.Evidence-based techniques are used to address addictive behaviors and coping skills. That can include structured plans to reduce substance use, strategies for smoking or vaping cessation, and steady practice of new habits. For social anxiety and communication problems, sessions often include role practice and small behavioral experiments to build confidence.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made and different challenges arise.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting therapy into a busy week and having sessions without travel. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments and try short check-ins when schedules are tight.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on addictions, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include codependency, communication problems, control issues, and smoking or vaping cessation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach that treats the client as the expert on their story. Work is collaborative and goal-focused, looking at personal history, beliefs, and daily environments.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience supporting people with grief, trauma, addictions, and relationship or family problems.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois LCSW and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.