Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149029181
- NPI
- 1598658536
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Adele supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions support
- Family conflict
- Self-esteem work
About Adele
Adele Duba-Nagel is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience. She works with people dealing with addictions, relationship struggles, family conflict, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her practice also addresses codependency, communication problems, control issues, and substance concerns such as drug and alcohol addiction.
She uses a person-centered approach that keeps the client's goals central. Sessions are collaborative and practical. She looks at mental and physical health, personal history, living and work environments, and what gives a person purpose.
In sessions she helps people identify strengths and build concrete coping strategies. Work may include talking through family of origin issues, practicing communication skills, and addressing feelings like guilt, shame, jealousy, or isolation. Smoking and vaping cessation, social anxiety, and issues around self-love and life purpose are part of the focus areas.
Adele frames healing as a process of discovery and change. She guides clients through identifying obstacles and trying new ways of handling problems. The approach emphasizes small, steady steps to improve relationships and everyday functioning.
People who choose her work with a clinician who centers real-life pressures like family, work, and health. Practical problem-solving and clear goals are prioritized over abstract theory. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to set priorities and next steps.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online work
She emphasizes evidence-based techniques delivered within a person-centered framework. Person-centered work means the clinician listens for goals and adjusts the pace and focus to what the client says matters most. This helps with building motivation, self-esteem, and clearer communication in relationships.When addressing addictions and substance use, the work focuses on practical strategies to change behaviors, manage triggers, and strengthen daily routines. For relationship and family issues the sessions often include reviewing interaction patterns, practicing new ways of speaking, and setting achievable steps to reduce conflict.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that match goals, and adjust plans together based on what helps most. Clients are involved in choosing priorities and measuring progress over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, and health demands, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to fit everyday life and schedules.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, relationship difficulties, family problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like codependency and social anxiety.
How does she approach therapy?
She takes a person-centered approach that focuses on the client's goals and collaborates on practical steps for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with individuals on grief, trauma, motivation, and addiction-related concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she licensed?
She is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers