Daniel Downey, LCSW

Daniel Downey is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, stress, and major life changes. He has a long history of working with concerns linked to gender identity and queer communities. Daniel helps people talk through everyday habits, sleeping problems, and challenges like ADHD and bipolar mood swings.

Daniel’s background includes work with people in crisis and those facing persistent mental health struggles. He draws on a mix of practical methods rather than a single school of thought. In sessions he focuses on what a person is thinking and doing day to day, and on small changes that make life easier.

His approach uses clear, goal-oriented conversations to surface patterns that keep problems going. He blends techniques from cognitive behavior approaches, mindfulness, acceptance work, and skills-based strategies to help people manage symptoms and cope with change. Sessions often include learning specific skills to handle stress, sleeping difficulties, and panic.

People meet him for relationship communication problems, grief, sexual and sexuality questions, and young adult transitions. He also supports those dealing with hoarding, obsessions and compulsions, phobias, seasonal mood shifts, and issues tied to HIV/AIDS.

Daniel practices in Missouri and offers therapy in English. He is identified by the credential LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker.

How his approaches adapt to online work

Daniel commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and values they want to live by, then try small steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns.

The right approach is often discovered together. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single plan. If something doesn’t fit, adjustments are made across sessions so work stays useful and realistic.

The original biography does not list specific online session types, so confirm current session formats before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also support practicing skills in everyday settings and maintaining momentum between sessions.