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Duncan Hall, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - Stress and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused techniques
About Duncan
Duncan Hall is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois with 28 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, parenting concerns, and related life changes. He also works with people facing grief, addiction, ADHD, and career stress.
Duncan uses clear, practical methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and client-centered ideas to help people name patterns that cause distress. He also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when a client wants to make concrete changes.
Sessions aim to identify small, testable steps people can try between meetings. That might mean tracking thoughts that lead to anxiety, practicing a new way of speaking in a tense conversation, or breaking a goal into manageable tasks. He keeps tasks concrete and measurable so progress is easier to see.
Duncan has worked with a wide range of adult concerns over his career, including midlife change, workplace stress, and social anxiety. He helps people address issues such as abandonment fears, communication problems, impulsivity, and recovery from infidelity or separation. He also supports parents and fathers dealing with blended family challenges.
His approach is straightforward and collaborative. He helps people set goals, try different strategies, and review what works. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule an initial session.
How his approaches shape online sessions
Duncan commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that increase stress or anxiety and testing small behavioral experiments to reduce them. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening closely to a person's experience and building treatment around their priorities.He also uses Motivational Interviewing when someone is weighing change. That approach focuses on clarifying personal reasons for change and boosting readiness one step at a time. Together, these methods help set clear goals and practical steps rather than long, abstract plans.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That usually means reviewing possible techniques, agreeing on measurable steps, and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so people can use breaks more efficiently. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework to the realities of remote sessions to keep progress practical and focused.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, parenting, grief, addictions, ADHD, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
How does he use CBT in sessions?
He uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, test new responses, and track changes with concrete tasks between sessions.
How many years of experience does he have?
He has 28 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he use and how much do they cost?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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