About Daniel
Daniel Downey brings 14 years of clinical social work experience to his practice in Missouri. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and significant life changes. He also supports people navigating issues related to gender identity and sexuality.
Daniel aims to make early conversations straightforward and calm for someone reaching out for help. He tends to keep sessions focused and practical.
Background and approach
Daniel listens first to understand each person’s immediate concerns. Then he helps set small, doable goals so progress feels manageable. He blends different approaches to match what each person needs in the moment.
His background includes work with people in crisis and with those managing long-term mental health challenges. That experience shapes how he responds to panic, mood shifts, and disruptive daily patterns like sleep problems or compulsive behaviors. He also offers support around grief, relationship stress, and self-esteem difficulties.
Daniel commonly uses acceptance-based methods, cognitive strategies, and mindfulness skills to reduce distress and increase flexibility. He also draws on client-centered and dialectical ideas to help people name their values and handle strong emotions. Sessions tend to mix skills practice, problem solving, and reflective conversation.
People who reach out to Daniel usually want clear steps and honest conversation. He works to create a straightforward plan with each person and checks in about what is or isn't helping. That makes it easier to adjust the approach as needs change.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small steps toward those values. It helps when fear or avoidance keeps someone from living the life they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daniel collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. He starts with what matters most to the client and adjusts tools over time so the plan stays useful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer sessions for deeper work. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, skill practice, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing other responsibilities.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- Missouri
- Languages
- English