Danny Maggard , LPC

Danny Maggard, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), blends formal clinical training with extensive emergency services background to support people working through addiction, trauma, grief, mood disorders, and life changes. He completed an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice in May 2006, a Bachelor of Science in December 2009 from Drury University with studies in biology, criminology, sociology, and psychology, and earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2018. He also brings more than 20 years of experience in emergency services, including roles in firefighting, emergency management, and law enforcement, which inform his understanding of first responder issues and trauma.

At Gateway Foundation's Ozark Correctional Center he spent over three years providing case management, individual and group therapy, behavioral and crisis intervention, therapeutic classes, and treatment planning. He views counseling as a collaborative alliance in which clients are regarded as the experts of their own lives and are expected to engage actively in the work, including completing homework and taking accountability for change. His clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, psycho-educational techniques, client-centered methods, and solution-focused strategies, each applied to help clients identify strengths, set goals, and build practical coping skills across concerns such as substance use, PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, and adjustment difficulties.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Danny Maggard commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. He also employs Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a structured, memory-processing method designed to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories and support recovery from post-traumatic stress and related symptoms. When appropriate, he integrates solution-focused techniques that emphasize clear, achievable goals and small, actionable steps to move forward.

Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. Danny Maggard works with each person to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and inviting client input throughout the work.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow clients to connect from different settings and schedules, making it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and other commitments. Licensed professionals tailor the format and pace to what best supports each client’s engagement and goals.