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Adele Duba-Nagel, LCSW
Addictions
Relationships
Family conflicts
Self esteem, Motivation
Coping with life changes
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About me
I am an Illinois licensed clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience helping individuals coping with grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues, family conflicts, improving motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and addictions. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am pleased you chose to place your trust in us.
I take a person-centered approach when working with my clients. This means that our work is collaborative and based on your goals for the specific areas you'd like to focus on. I collaborate with clients to explore their entire person: your physical and mental health, your core beliefs and history, your living and working environments, and what gives your life meaning and purpose. I endeavor to meet my clients where they are. I do not view my clients as "having problems" or worse, "being a problem". Rather, we are just human beings having human experiences - and, because humans are social beings, we often need to turn to others for help.
Healing is a process of discovery and change. The support and guidance of a therapist can help bring out the best in you. Together we embark on a path of exploration and discovery. We identify your strengths, and confront and learn to cope with challenges. Your best self emerges, and you'll discover that creating and maintaining meaningful relationships, and enhancing your enjoyment of life is not only possible, it is an adventure.
Professional experience
12 yrs in practice
Addictions
Relationships
Family conflicts
Self esteem, Motivation
Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus: Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia
License information
IL LCSW 149029181
Reviews
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Adele was amazing to work with. As I was beginning my journey of sobriety, she helped me find myself and take steps to embrace who I was again. Adele was attentive and genuinely cared so much.
Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Adele for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is very kind hearted and a great listener. Gives tough love when needed.
Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Adele for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Adele is personable and relatable. Non-threatening approach to sexual addiction and resolution to personal issues that lead to an addiction as well as providing and promoting structures of interaction, written resources and self-reflection.
Written on Oct 20, 2025 after therapy with Adele for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Adele is very compassionate and wise. I felt very understood when sharing with her. Highly recommend her.
Written on Sep 29, 2025 after therapy with Adele for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Adele has the experience and listening and inquiry I was hoping for. I’ve never spoke so openly and free. I’m very to have her as a therapist.
Written on Sep 10, 2025 after therapy with Adele for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts