Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 001585
- NPI
- 1659975043
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Danny supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Parenting support
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Solution-focused goals
About Danny
Danny Ludwig is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with 30 years of experience. He focuses on parenting, anger, self esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, career worries, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He also works with control issues, emptiness, gender dysphoria, impulsivity, men's issues, workplace concerns, and young adult issues.
He uses straightforward, task-focused approaches in sessions. He draws on client-centered ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice thinking patterns and try different behaviors. He also uses solution-focused methods to set small, concrete goals and measure progress.
Much of his background combines counseling and education. He spent decades working with disadvantaged youth and young adults in classroom settings. That experience shaped a practical style that emphasizes problem solving and real-life skills rather than long theoretical talks.
Sessions often include setting short-term goals, trying out new ways of thinking, and reviewing results. He encourages clients to experiment with small steps and to track what changes help. He also values activity and routine, and may suggest behavioral strategies that fit everyday life.
Outside of practice he is an endurance runner and outdoorsman who believes exercise and activity support mental health. Prospective clients can expect direct conversation about current problems, concrete strategies to try between sessions, and regular review of what is or is not working.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective, helping people feel heard and clarify what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and on what changes will look like in daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods match a person's concerns, goals, and preferences. That may mean mixing elements from different approaches and adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use phone or video in ways that best match their schedule, bandwidth, or desire for a shorter focused session. The focus is on practical strategies that fit everyday life, with regular review of what helps and what should be changed.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does he address?
He works with parenting, anger, self esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief. Additional focuses include ADHD, workplace issues, and young adult concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused goal setting. Sessions emphasize practical steps and changing thoughts to change behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience combining counseling and education, much of it with disadvantaged youth and young adults in classroom settings.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as MO LCSW, and practices in Missouri.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers