- Focus on skills
- Affirming approach
- Down-to-earth style
About Daniel
Daniel Downey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience helping people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions. He works with individuals facing questions about gender and sexuality, and he has supported people living with persistent mood conditions and other complex challenges. Daniel focuses on clear, practical work that people can use between sessions.
He draws on several therapy styles to fit each person's needs rather than using a single method. Sessions often involve talking through what is happening now, learning skills to manage intense feelings, and practicing small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. Daniel aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for busy lives.
People come to him for panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, phobias, sleep trouble, relationship stress, and coping with grief or big life changes. He also helps with ADHD symptoms, self-esteem concerns, and issues tied to HIV or hoarding. Daniel uses acceptance-based and behavioral methods alongside mindfulness to help people notice what matters and act on it.
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. He listens for what matters to each person and then helps build step-by-step plans. Sessions emphasize skills practice, gentle challenge, and concrete tools to manage day-to-day problems.
Based in Missouri, Daniel integrates practical strategies with attention to identity and life context. If someone is looking for straightforward guidance for panic, anxiety, mood struggles, or transitions, his work is focused on usable tools and steady support.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. It can be useful for anxiety, panic, and feeling unmoored after major changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and changing behaviors that keep problems going; it often includes homework and skills practice to reduce panic and social anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences and then recommend which methods to try. That choice is revisited as therapy progresses so the plan fits real needs and daily life.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or caregiving by reducing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also let people practice skills at home, use shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid being on camera when that helps with focus. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness techniques to work well in remote sessions, emphasizing tools and exercises that translate into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, sleep problems, and mood disorders, along with issues related to gender and sexuality.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and pragmatic, blending acceptance, cognitive behavioral, dialectical, and client-centered ideas to build practical skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working with people in crisis and those living with persistent mental health challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.