Duncan Hall

Duncan Hall is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of practice. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and life changes. He is based in Illinois and works in English.

Duncan uses a straightforward, compassionate style. He listens first, then helps people set clear goals and try practical steps. Sessions often focus on improving communication, managing intense feelings, and building everyday coping skills.

He draws on client-centered ideas to keep the person’s perspective central. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work help when someone needs momentum to change or wants short-term, concrete plans.

Duncan has worked across many life stages and common stressors. He has experience with ADHD, addictions, grief, intimacy and sexual concerns, parenting challenges, career stress, and issues tied to divorce and separation. He also addresses concerns like abandonment, infidelity, jealousy, and blended family dynamics.

In sessions he emphasizes clarity and action. People can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and goal setting. The approach is meant to be practical and realistic, so changes fit into daily life rather than feeling overwhelming.

How his approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s point of view. This approach helps people feel heard while they sort out what matters and decide on next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that cause stress or low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build small steps toward those goals.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and practical needs, then try methods that fit. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most, and clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays useful and realistic.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing commute time and allowing shorter check-ins or flexible timing when needed. It also lets people use hands-on tools from CBT between meetings, such as behavior experiments and thought records, to keep progress moving between sessions.