Dr. Thomas Kadela, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 30 years in practice

Dr. Thomas Kadela offers steady, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addiction, anger, grief, and other life challenges.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149007447 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1588855969 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Thomas

Dr. Thomas Kadela offers steady, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addiction, anger, grief, and other life challenges. He draws on three decades of clinical experience and keeps sessions focused on what matters to the client.

People can expect a straightforward partnership where their goals shape the work. Dr. Kadela uses a mix of evidence-based methods and more open, conversational coaching depending on what each person prefers.

Background and approach

He often combines behavioral tools, mindfulness, and values-based work to address mood, trauma, sleep, and chronic pain. Homework and small experiments between sessions are common when targeting specific problems. His background includes long clinical experience, teaching at the university level, publishing, and leadership roles in behavioral health programs.

He also has service in the U.S. Army National Guard and works full time with the Department of Veterans Affairs, though those roles are separate from this independent practice work. Dr.

Kadela holds the credential LCSW, which reflects his licensure in social work in Illinois. He brings practical problem-solving and a calm, direct style to sessions. He invites people to choose how they want to use the time together, whether that means coaching, skills practice, or a focused therapy model.

Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Enrollment follows a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on the therapist's availability. Fees vary with location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Focus areas and approaches

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

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 names

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Online support

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching people how to notice their thoughts and choose meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and emotions interact and uses practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and chronic pain. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s own perspective and pace, offering empathic listening and reflective feedback so people feel heard and can explore what matters to them.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they decide whether to use a structured program like CBT or ACT, or a more open coaching and listening style, and they can adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for more interactive skill practice and full conversations. Phone sessions can fit a busy schedule or require less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging supports brief check-ins, journaling-style reflection, or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care, keep consistent momentum, and use the approach that fits someone’s day-to-day life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Dr. Kadela help with?

He helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep problems, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, and related concerns listed in his specialties.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and collaborative. He mixes structured therapies with coaching and client-centered conversation depending on each person’s goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings about 30 years of assessment and treatment experience, plus work in academic teaching and leadership roles in behavioral health.

What credentials and location apply?

He holds an LCSW license in Illinois and practices there while also working with other professional roles outside this profile.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not taking international clients.

What session formats are offered?

People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and needs.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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