- Evidence-based approaches
- Practical goal setting
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Danny
Danny Maggard is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who emphasizes practical, evidence-based approaches in sessions. He draws on five years of counseling experience and two decades in emergency services to help people facing addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and men’s wellbeing concerns. He describes therapy as a team effort where the client leads the work and the counselor offers guidance and structure.
Before focusing on counseling, Danny served more than 20 years in firefighting, emergency management, and law enforcement. He also provided individual and group work in a correctional treatment setting, including crisis response, case management, behavioral intervention, and treatment planning. That background informs his direct, practical style and his comfort working with stress, first responder issues, and post-traumatic concerns.
In sessions he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, psycho-educational methods, client-centered techniques, and solution-focused work. Those approaches are used to break down problems into manageable steps, practice new skills, and set realistic goals. Clients can expect homework, accountability, and clear goals as part of the process.
Danny aims to help people identify strengths and build toward meaningful change. He helps clients sort what they can control and where to focus effort. The work is pragmatic and goal-oriented, with room to talk through feelings and reactions.
He practices in Missouri and works in English. To begin, interested people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Evidence-Based Methods and Online Care
Many of Danny’s approaches are practical and skill-focused. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and anger. Accelerated Resolution Therapy aims to reduce distress tied to upsetting memories by using directed eye movements and guided imagery to change how those memories feel.He also uses psycho-educational and solution-focused work to teach skills and set clear, attainable goals. These methods are useful for addiction concerns, grief, stress, and building healthier habits. The therapist will discuss which approaches seem most helpful based on each person’s situation and preferences.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan together over time. This partnership helps identify what actually works for the person rather than relying on a single method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others prefer in-person meetings; Danny can discuss practical arrangements and scheduling when you begin the matching process.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counselor address?
Danny works with a range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, anger, and stress. He also focuses on career concerns, bipolar disorder, and life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based, practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques. Sessions emphasize setting goals, practicing skills, and using homework to support change.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has five years of counseling experience plus over 20 years in emergency services as a firefighter, emergency management professional, and law enforcement officer. He has provided case management, group work, and crisis intervention in a correctional treatment setting.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.