Danny Maggard is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on practical, evidence-based care.
01About Danny
Danny Maggard is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on practical, evidence-based care. He uses clear, goal-oriented methods to help people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and life transitions. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at building skills people can use day to day.
Danny draws on five years of counseling experience and a longer background in emergency services as a firefighter and law enforcement responder. That history shaped his calm, direct style and his focus on coping skills, crisis management, and steady support during stressful times.
Background and approach
He values a team approach where the client sets the pace and goals. In the therapy room Danny uses techniques such as cognitive behavioral work to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also applies solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals, and psycho-educational methods to teach practical tools.
These approaches are used to address addiction, trauma responses, grief, mood concerns, and stress-related problems. Clients can expect clear explanations, concrete homework, and measurable steps. Danny encourages people to discover strengths they already have and to try small changes that add up.
He aims for sessions that feel useful from the first few meetings. Located in Missouri, Danny holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and the LPC credential. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make ongoing care fit daily life.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2019046117 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1679202808 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Danny lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Danny commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot thinking patterns that worsen mood or anxiety and to practice small behavior changes that improve daily functioning. This method is useful for depression, anxiety, anger, and many stress-related problems.He also uses solution-focused methods that zero in on immediate goals and small steps forward. These techniques help when someone needs quick, practical strategies for addiction recovery, coping with life changes, or improving motivation. Psycho-educational techniques are offered to teach skills like emotion regulation, relapse planning, and stress management in a clear, instructional way.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That means treatment grows from the client’s needs and preferences rather than a fixed formula.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues and longer talk therapy, phone sessions work well when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited, live chat can fit a short check-in during a break, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These formats make therapy flexible so it can fit into work, family, or other daily responsibilities.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
This therapist helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, anger, and stress, among other concerns listed in the profile.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and evidence-based, using cognitive behavioral ideas, solution-focused work, and psycho-education to build skills and set achievable goals.
What is his clinical and professional background?
He has five years of counseling experience and past work in emergency services, including firefighting and law enforcement, which informs his crisis and first responder knowledge.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He holds a Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor credential and practices from Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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