- Hands-on approach
- Goal oriented
- Strengths focused
About Danny
Danny Maggard is an LPC who brings practical, hands-on experience to therapy. He draws on a background in emergency services and counseling to help people work through addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, and major life changes. His style is direct and collaborative, and he treats clients as partners in the process.
Before becoming a counselor he spent more than 20 years in firefighting, emergency management, and law enforcement. That work exposed him to high-stress situations and informed his approach to crisis intervention and behavioral support. He later provided individual and group therapy, case management, and treatment planning in a correctional setting.
Danny uses several evidence-based techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns. He incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, and Solution Focused Therapy to set practical goals. He also uses Accelerated Resolution Therapy and psycho-educational methods when those fit a client's needs.
He approaches counseling as a partnership. Clients are invited to set priorities, try homework between sessions, and take an active role in goal-setting. The focus is on building strengths and realistic strategies rather than on blame.
People struggling with substance use, post-traumatic stress, mood concerns such as depression or bipolar disorder, or problems like anger and impulsivity often find his background helpful. He also assists with life transitions, career stress, codependency issues, and questions about purpose and isolation.
Danny practices in Missouri and holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Licensed Professional Counselor credential. Sessions are conducted in English and he draws on both clinical training and frontline experience to guide the work.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Many of the approaches he uses focus on clear steps and practical skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and impulsive reactions. Solution Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and what is already working to move a person forward. Accelerated Resolution Therapy aims to reduce distress from traumatic memories through guided techniques that change how the memory is experienced.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and comfort level. Treatment decisions are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The profile does not list which online session formats are available, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow consistent contact during stressful periods. It can also offer alternatives when longer in-person visits are impractical, helping maintain momentum between appointments.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Danny commonly help with?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is collaborative and practical. He asks clients to set goals, try homework, and take an active role in sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has five years of counseling experience and more than 20 years working in emergency services, including firefighting and law enforcement, which informs his clinical work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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