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Video
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Adele Duba-Nagel, LCSW
Coping with addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Motivation, self esteem, and confidence
Coping with life changes
Video
Messaging
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
Coping with addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Motivation, self esteem, and confidence
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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Adele Duba-Nagel. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Adele has made therapy a calming & safe time for me to really open up. She’s professional but still comforting. I highly recommend Adele as a therapist.
Written on Jul 04, 2026 after therapy with Adele for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Very insightful
Written on Jun 19, 2026 after therapy with Adele for 6 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
She is very considerate and empathetic. Her note-taking is thorough as I never had to remind her of previous talking points. I felt heard.
Written on Jun 02, 2026 after therapy with Adele for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Fantastic therapist!
Written on May 13, 2026 after therapy with Adele for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Adele is a great therapist.
She listens, considers what I say and gives her perspective in a constructive manner.
Written on May 12, 2026 after therapy with Adele for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
After 2 or 3 sessions I feel that I'm making some progress. I truly appreciate Adele's support and encouragement -- especially since she allowed me to share some letters with her via messaging. I also very much appreciate her direct approach and kind manner.
Written on Mar 30, 2026 after therapy with Adele for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes