Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
How Duncan works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 28
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Duncan
Duncan Hall, LCSW, uses a client-centered approach to guide people through anger, stress, and relationship struggles. He draws on 28 years of practice to listen closely and help clients find what works for them. His manner is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at real change rather than labels.
He helps people tackle anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem with clear, practical steps. That can mean learning new ways to handle intense emotions, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, or setting boundaries in difficult relationships.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on small, useful skills that can be tried between meetings. Duncan also supports those facing career setbacks, grief, addiction concerns, or major life changes. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thinking patterns that fuel stress and to replace them with more helpful responses.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and stick with new habits. In sessions he keeps things collaborative and goal-focused, often using Solution-Focused Therapy to identify strengths and immediate next steps. He encourages parents coping with fatherhood issues and people managing communication or control problems to try specific, doable techniques.
The work is paced to match each person’s needs. Duncan practices in Illinois and conducts therapy in English. He offers a mix of video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose what fits their day.
He aims to make progress feel practical and realistic.
What Duncan works with
Everything Duncan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Duncan's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Duncan lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them clarify goals and values, which can be useful for anger, grief, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change the behaviors that follow. It is practical and skill-based, often used for anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and managing strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Duncan will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaborative work helps make sure the techniques match real-life needs and preferences.
Online sessions give flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice new skills in conversation. Phone sessions work well when a shorter check-in is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick reflections, check-ins between sessions, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily life.
Questions people ask about Duncan
What concerns does Duncan commonly help with?
He works with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, grief, career changes, and parenting-related strain.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. He blends client-centered listening with practical steps to change thoughts and behavior.
How much experience does he bring?
Duncan has 28 years of experience working with people facing life transitions, mood concerns, and interpersonal difficulties.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.