About Abel
Abel Makanjuola is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anxiety, stress, and depression. He brings six years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use between meetings. Abel aims to make therapy straightforward and respectful for each person he meets.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build coping skills and boost self-esteem. Sessions often focus on identifying patterns that increase anxiety or anger and trying out small behavior changes.
Background and approach
Abel also supports people working through addictions by creating step-by-step plans and relapse prevention strategies. Abel pays attention to cultural background and personal values in treatment. He offers a faith-aware approach for those who want their beliefs included in therapy conversations.
The goal is to tailor strategies so they fit each person’s life and goals. In session, Abel works collaboratively. He listens for what matters most, sets clear goals together, and checks progress regularly.
People leave with concrete tools for managing stress, handling strong emotions, and improving day-to-day functioning. He practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. Abel aims to create a calm, practical space where people can talk through hard things and try out new ways of coping.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Abel uses evidence-based approaches that focus on clear skills people can practice. One approach helps identify thoughts that increase anxiety and then tests new ways of thinking and acting to reduce worry and avoidance. This approach is useful for ongoing anxiety, stress, and low mood. Another approach centers on building coping strategies and relapse prevention for people dealing with addictions or strong emotions. It emphasizes routine, small behavior changes, and planning for high-risk situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Abel collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. He reviews progress and adjusts the plan if something isn’t working so sessions stay practical and focused on outcomes the person cares about.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter; phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging let people exchange notes or handle brief coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and keep momentum between appointments.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
Also listed
- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
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