- Goal oriented
- Evidence based
- Strength focused
About Danny
Danny Maggard is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Missouri who centers his work on practical, evidence-based approaches. He draws on a background in emergency services to help people facing addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, anger, and major life changes. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps clients can use between meetings.
He spent more than 20 years in firefighting, emergency management, and law enforcement before moving into clinical counseling. That experience shaped his approach to crisis moments and first responder concerns. He also provided case management, individual and group therapy, and behavioral interventions in a correctional treatment setting for over three years.
Therapy is presented as a partnership where the client sets priorities and does the active work. He uses practical therapies that target thoughts, behaviors, and coping skills, with short assignments to try between sessions. Clients are encouraged to identify areas they can control and to accept limits where change isn’t possible.
Danny emphasizes straightforward skills for managing stress, cravings, panic, and mood shifts. He aims to help people build on strengths, set manageable goals, and track small wins. Sessions typically include discussion, skill practice, and a plan for progress.
People who reach out can expect a direct, goal-oriented style rooted in real-world experience. The focus is on getting usable tools into daily life so coping becomes easier over time.
How practical therapies translate to online care
Many of the techniques Danny uses focus on changing thoughts and behaviors in straightforward ways. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more useful thinking, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress in daily life. Solution Focused Therapy centers on specific, achievable goals and small steps toward them, making it useful for people who want quick, practical change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Danny treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help clients choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. He will check in and adjust plans so the methods stay relevant to each person's needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed. It can also let clients practice skills in their everyday environments and then discuss how those attempts went in the next meeting. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote sessions so progress continues between appointments.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Danny focuses on issues such as addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, anger, bipolar conditions, and coping with life changes. He also works with problems like isolation, first responder issues, and financial stress.
What is Danny’s therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and presents counseling as a partnership. Sessions emphasize goal setting, skill building, and homework to practice new strategies between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical counseling experience and more than 20 years in emergency services including firefighting, emergency management, and law enforcement.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this counselor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist’s availability.