- Addictions and relationships
- Person-centered collaboration
- Building self-esteem
About Adele
Adele Duba-Nagel is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience helping people through addictions, relationship struggles, family conflict, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She works with individuals facing codependency, communication challenges, control issues, and substance concerns. Adele emphasizes clear, practical support so people can take small steps toward feeling more capable.
She follows a person-centered approach that keeps the client's goals at the center of each session. Sessions are collaborative and focused on the specific areas the person wants to address. Adele looks at the whole situation - mental and physical health, family history, daily routines, and what brings meaning to life.
Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. Adele treats clients as people having human experiences rather than as problems to fix. Together she and the client identify strengths, learn new ways to cope, and address patterns that get in the way of better relationships and wellbeing.
Therapy with Adele often involves exploring family of origin issues, managing guilt and shame, and building self-love and purpose. She also supports people working to stop smoking or vaping and to reduce substance use. The work moves at a pace the client can manage, with attention to practical change.
She aims to help people reconnect with meaningful relationships and enjoy life more. Clients who choose to work with Adele can expect steady, goal-focused sessions that emphasize growth and real-world strategies.
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options
Many of Adele's sessions draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people change patterns and build coping skills. Person-centered work focuses on the client's goals and strengths, helping them name what matters and decide what to try next. This approach is useful for improving relationships, addressing self-esteem, and navigating life transitions.She also uses practical strategies aimed at addictive behaviors and habit change. These techniques break down behaviors into manageable steps, help identify triggers, and introduce alternative actions to support smoking cessation, reduced substance use, or healthier routines. This type of work is hands-on and goal directed.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences in early sessions and recommend techniques that fit the person. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as the person learns what helps.
Session formats were not specified in the original biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life by removing travel time and allowing appointments around work or family schedules. It can also support shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video when that better suits the person's routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Adele supports people with addictions, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on codependency, communication problems, control issues, and related struggles.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centered and collaborative. Sessions focus on the client’s goals and build on existing strengths.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with grief, trauma, motivation, addictions, and relationship concerns. That experience shapes practical, goal-oriented work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an Illinois LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker, and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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