Daniel Downey , LCSW

Daniel Downey is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience supporting people through crisis and long-term mental health challenges. He has worked extensively with individuals facing stress, sudden life changes, anxiety, depression, and concerns related to being transgender or queer. Much of his practice has involved helping people manage persistent mental illnesses as well as the day-to-day obstacles that can accompany those conditions.

Downey uses an eclectic, client-focused approach that draws from several evidence-informed methods. He integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - a values-based approach that helps people accept difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful action - with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which identifies and modifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He also incorporates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and client-centered and mindfulness techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs and strengths.

As an LCSW, Daniel combines clinical training with practical skills to address a wide range of concerns including relationship difficulties, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. His work emphasizes collaboration, practical coping strategies, and helping people find clearer paths forward.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where avoidance has become limiting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress. It is often practical and skills-based, and can help with depression, panic, obsessive thoughts, and many anxiety-related concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindful awareness. Those techniques are especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and improving day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Daniel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adapts techniques as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit consistent support into a busy life, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across changing schedules.