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Danny Ludwig, LCSW
Missouri
LCSW - Parenting and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
- Goal setting
About Danny
Danny Ludwig is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 30 years of experience. He focuses on parenting, anger, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He also addresses control issues, emptiness, gender dysphoria, impulsivity, men's issues, workplace problems, and young adult concerns.
He uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He emphasizes how thoughts affect behavior and works with people to notice unhelpful thinking patterns. He offers clear tools and small goals people can try between meetings.
His background combines clinical work with education. Much of his earlier work involved counseling and teaching disadvantaged youth and young adults in classroom settings. That experience shaped his interest in problem solving and skill-building in everyday life.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and related approaches to help people change habits and respond differently to stress. He also uses Client-Centered techniques to listen and make adjustments based on what the person reports is working. Solution-Focused methods guide short-term goal setting and concrete next steps.
Outside clinical work he is an endurance runner and outdoorsman who values the role of exercise and activity in mood and focus. He encourages setting small, achievable goals and tracking progress. If someone wants practical, structured help with thinking patterns and behavior, he offers a direct, goal-oriented style.
How his approaches work in online sessions
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify specific thoughts that lead to stress or unwanted behavior and then test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, thought records, and small behavior changes that can be tried between meetings.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means he listens closely and adjusts the pace and focus based on what the person reports as useful. Solution-Focused Therapy appears in sessions as short-term goal setting and concrete next steps to measure progress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. Adjustments are made as needed based on what proves helpful in practice.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into daily life, such as fitting sessions into a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video when that is more practical. Licensed professionals often use these options to keep therapy manageable alongside other responsibilities.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with parenting, anger, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, career problems, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors tied to those thoughts. He offers concrete tools and practices to test new responses.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience and a long history of combining counseling and education with youth and young adults.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Missouri and holds the LCSW credential noted as MO LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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