Duncan Hall, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 28 years in practice

Duncan Hall is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience helping people through major life changes and emotional challenges.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149015171 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1982965539 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 28
Languages: English

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About Duncan

Duncan Hall is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience helping people through major life changes and emotional challenges. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and self-esteem. Duncan aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for everyday life.

He uses a client-centered approach that begins by listening closely to each person's story. From there he combines evidence-based tools such as cognitive behavioral work and solution-focused planning.

Background and approach

Sessions typically include clear steps people can try between meetings. Duncan has worked in a range of settings across Illinois and has supported people facing career transitions, grief, addiction concerns, and parenting stress. He also addresses issues like ADHD, anger, intimacy-related concerns, and the fallout from infidelity or separation.

His experience includes helping people sort through communication and control problems in close relationships. In the room he balances direct feedback with respect for each person's pace. He helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors in small, manageable ways.

Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants to make lasting change but is unsure how to begin. People can expect a practical, goal-oriented process with attention to emotional safety and real-world outcomes. Duncan supports building skills that fit daily life, whether the goal is reducing panic, improving communication, managing addiction urges, or regaining confidence after loss.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Duncan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

Approaches for online change and problem solving

Duncan commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters most to the person, helping them feel understood and guiding the pace of change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which helps with anxiety, depression, and stress.

He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy when clients want brief, goal-oriented work. That approach concentrates on small, concrete steps and what already works, so people can see progress quickly. Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the process; Duncan collaborates with each person to match approaches to their goals, needs, and preferences.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can fit a short break or low-bandwidth situations. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, notes between sessions, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep work moving forward without extra travel.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Duncan commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting strain, career transitions, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapeutic style?

Sessions are client-centered and practical. He listens first, then uses clear steps from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches to help people make changes.

How much experience does he bring?

Duncan has 28 years of clinical experience working with people across different life stages and challenges in Illinois.

What credential and location are on record?

He is listed as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - with practice based in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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