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Daniel Downey, LCSW

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Daniel

Daniel Downey is an LCSW with 14 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and issues tied to sexual orientation and gender identity.

Background and approach

He has worked with clients facing crisis as well as those managing persistent mental health conditions, bringing a depth of practical knowledge to each interaction. He blends evidence-informed methods so care addresses both immediate concerns and longer-term coping strategies.

His style is collaborative and flexible, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques to reshape unhelpful thinking, dialectical strategies to build emotion regulation, and acceptance-based methods to increase psychological flexibility. Daniel also uses client-centered and mindfulness-based practices to create a grounded, empathic space where personal values and goals guide the work.

He draws on this mix to tailor sessions for a range of concerns including grief, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, relationship and communication problems, and a variety of anxiety presentations. Located in Missouri, Daniel works in English and focuses on matching therapeutic tools to each person’s priorities.

He aims to help clients develop practical skills, clarify values, and find sustainable ways to manage life transitions and ongoing challenges without promising specific outcomes.

Online therapy approaches and practical benefits

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing inner experiences while clarifying values and committing to meaningful action. It can help people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or life changes by focusing on what matters most rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaches concrete skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when intense emotions interfere with daily functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore which methods feel most useful based on personal goals, symptom patterns, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time to improve fit and relevance.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to schedule consistent care around work and life responsibilities. These formats allow for ongoing skill-building between sessions and provide flexibility for people who need alternatives to in-person meetings. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver evidence-informed strategies and practical tools regardless of geographic distance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Daniel commonly address?
He works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, sleeping problems, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and concerns related to LGBT identities.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and eclectic, drawing on approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and client-centered therapy to match techniques to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with people in crisis and with persistent mental health conditions.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Missouri with licence number MO LCSW 2021020372 and provides services from that state.
Can non-English speakers work with him?
He conducts therapy in English and is not listed as providing services in other languages.
Does he accept clients from other countries?
He is not currently accepting international clients and works with clients located within his licensed region.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility in how people connect.
How is cost and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHoardingMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English

What Daniel can help with

Daniel Downey works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, and coping with life changes.

Daniel works with people in crisis.

How Daniel approaches therapy

Daniel's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Daniel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Missouri.