- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution focused work
- First responder experience
About Danny
Danny Maggard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with five years of counseling experience and a longer history in emergency services. He works with concerns such as addictions, trauma, grief, self esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes.
Danny draws on more than 20 years in firefighting, emergency management, and law enforcement. That background shapes how he approaches crisis situations and practical problems. He also provided individual and group therapy, case management, behavioral intervention, and treatment planning at Gateway Foundation in Ozark Correctional Center.
His work uses several clear methods: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, psycho-educational therapy, client-centered work, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions emphasize skills people can practice between meetings. Danny expects clients to take an active role, try homework, and track progress over time.
He describes counseling as a partnership where clients are the experts on their own lives. In sessions he helps people recognize what they can control and what they cannot. That makes it easier to change responses to anger, reduce stress, or manage substance use concerns.
Danny also draws on experience running therapeutic classes and crisis interventions. He helps people set realistic goals, build on everyday strengths, and develop step-by-step plans for change. This approach is practical and task-focused for people wanting concrete tools and clearer next steps.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Accelerated Resolution Therapy helps process distressing memories through focused imagery and guided rescripting. It is often used for trauma, PTSD symptoms, and strong emotional reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches practical skills to notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors, which can reduce anger, anxiety, and depressive patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Danny will collaborate with each client to identify which methods fit their goals, symptoms, and day-to-day life. Together they decide on homework, pacing, and which techniques to prioritize, adjusting as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or irregular schedules. Online meetings can allow shorter check-ins, fewer travel logistics, and quicker access to a licensed professional when arranging appointments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, anger, career issues, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his approach in sessions?
Sessions use practical, evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, psycho-educational methods, client-centered techniques, and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years as a counselor and over 20 years working in emergency services including firefighting and law enforcement.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri and practices with that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.