Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
How Thomas works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Thomas
Dr. Thomas Kadela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with thirty years of clinical work behind him. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, sleep problems, depression, addictions, and other life challenges.
He aims to meet people where they are and shape sessions around what they need in the moment. He offers a straightforward partnership in which the client’s goals guide the work. He balances practical strategies with attention to values and how daily life feels.
Background and approach
Many people come to him wanting help with sleep, coping after trauma, managing anger, or rebuilding motivation and hope. His background includes long experience in clinical settings and teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels. He has worked across inpatient, outpatient, and residential programs and has supervised other clinicians.
He also has experience as a military behavioral health officer and has worked with veterans, though those roles are not represented here. In sessions he draws on several approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods.
He can use structured, evidence-based plans when a client wants them, or a looser coaching and sounding-board style if that fits better. People who choose him should expect clear conversation, practical homework when relevant, and a focus on balancing body, mind, and what matters most to the client.
He works by phone, video, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
What Thomas works with
Everything Thomas lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Thomas's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Thomas lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and chronic stress when people want to reconnect with meaning in life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through concrete exercises. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and habit changes because it gives clear tools and homework to practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful when anger, strong mood swings, or relationship conflict are prominent.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they decide whether a structured program or a more flexible coaching style will fit best, and they adjust plans as needed.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy adaptable to daily life. Video is helpful for in-depth conversation and teaching new skills. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text let people check in between longer sessions or use brief coaching prompts during a busy day. These options aim to make it easier to work on goals without changing everything else in your routine.
Questions people ask about Thomas
What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, sleep problems, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and career or parenting stress.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. He uses both structured therapies and a client-centered, coaching style depending on what the person prefers.
How much clinical experience does he have?
The therapist has thirty years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings and teaching at university levels.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
He meets by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible options for different schedules and needs.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist's listed availability.