Daniel Downey, LCSW
About me
My 10+ years of experience has given me the opportunity to work with people in crisis, while others I have assisted, lived with the daily obstacles associated with severe and persistent mental illnesses. The majority of my experience has been with individuals experiencing stress, sudden life changes, anxiety and depression and issues related to being transgender or queer. My therapeutic approach is highly eclectic and incorporates theory and process ranging from psychodynamic , cognitive behavioral, solution focussed therapy to
and rational emotive therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, ADHD, Communication problems, Emptiness, Gender Dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
MO LCSW 2021020372
ND LCSW 6274
Reviews
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Daniel is very calm and collected even when I am having a moment. He helps me realize different points of thinking and is supportive of my needs. He helps guide me through my fears and anxiety and it's really helped me get back to feeling like my happy self
Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Daniel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem
Daniel Downey has been instrumental in helping me manage my anxiety through a series of tough life events and stressful situations. He is a wonderful resource to listen, ask questions, provide suggestions and teach me some coping mechanisms I can use to lessen my anxiety.
Written on May 11, 2024 after therapy with Daniel for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, grief, and bipolar disorder
Every sessions with Daniel is so valuable to me. I constantly learn more about myself and mental health in general. I feel like chatting is so easy and always worth it.
Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with Daniel for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Daniel is the most welcoming, kind, and honest therapist. From being personable to helping you build a better self.
I would recommend him to anyone.
Daniel, Thank you again for everything you do.
Written on Apr 17, 2023 after therapy with Daniel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes
I’ve only worked with him for around 3 weeks now, but I already think that he’s a great therapist. I feel better when talking about my issues with him and we can also crack a joke during the middle of the session to.
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Daniel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Daniel has been a tremendous help to me since I've been seeing him. I've made a lot of progress with moving beyond my trauma and controlling the anger that resulted from it. He's a great listener, knows his stuff, and is very personable so you're comfortable and feel like you're talking to a trusted friend than a stuffy therapist.
Written on Sep 05, 2022 after therapy with Daniel for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd