- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Duncan
Duncan Hall is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Illinois with 28 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and life changes. He also addresses ADHD, addictions, grief, and career concerns.
He uses straightforward conversation to clarify what is causing distress. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve day-to-day functioning. He helps people notice patterns that lead to frustration and try small changes to see what helps.
His approach mixes client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. Motivational interviewing is used when someone is weighing change or struggling with habits. That combination aims to balance understanding with action steps that can be used between sessions.
In sessions he talks through communication problems, control issues, impulsivity, and jealousy. He also helps people dealing with family problems, divorce or separation, fatherhood issues, and blended family challenges. Conversations often include practical techniques for managing anger and repairing strained interactions.
Duncan draws on long experience to keep interventions simple and usable. He encourages short experiments - small changes a person can test in their life - and then reviews what worked. That steady, pragmatic tone guides work on commitment issues, forgiveness, guilt, and building better emotional routines.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their priorities and feel understood before trying new behaviors. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about making changes by exploring ambivalence and strengthening commitment.Finding the right combination of these approaches is part of the work. Duncan will collaborate with the person to decide which methods suit their goals, needs, and preferences. The choice is revisited as progress is made and as real-life challenges come up.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use practical homework tools between meetings and try techniques in everyday settings then talk about how they went during the session.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and self-esteem issues, as well as grief, addictions, and career or parenting concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines client-centered listening with practical tools from CBT and solution-focused methods to help people test small changes and see what helps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of experience as a licensed social worker in clinical practice.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with clients in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.