- Client-centered approach
- Addiction support
- Trauma-informed care
About Daniel
Daniel Klinkert is a licensed clinical social worker who draws on personal recovery and two decades of professional practice. He approaches therapy in a straightforward, client-centered way and focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and relationship struggles. Daniel is based in Oregon and offers sessions in English to domestic and international clients.
He has 20 years of experience and reports more than 10,000 hours of direct clinical work. That background includes individual and group psychotherapy and running a professional training company. He also has experience researching psychosocial rehabilitation approaches.
In sessions Daniel aims to build a practical relationship with each person. He uses the client-centered model as a base and draws on cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques as needed. Conversations focus on strengths and on small steps that fit into everyday life.
People come to him for many issues including substance and process addictions, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and sexual concerns, communication problems, and caregiver stress. He also lists additional focuses like attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, chronic illness, domestic violence, and parenting concerns.
Daniel emphasizes collaboration and tailoring the plan to each person’s goals. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire to get started and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. He holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW and practices out of Oregon.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Daniel uses a client-centered foundation that keeps each session focused on the person’s own goals and strengths. In practice this means the therapist listens first, then helps shape tasks and small changes that fit into daily life. Client-centered work is helpful for people who want a steady, supportive relationship while they work through change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often involves concrete exercises between meetings and can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and some addiction patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It is useful when strong emotions or relationship cycles get in the way of daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. That process usually blends listening, skill teaching, and practical assignments so progress can be tracked over time.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy days, makes attending regular check-ins easier, and lets sessions be shorter when helpful. For example, some people prefer a brief phone check-in when bandwidth or time is limited, while others use a longer video session for deeper conversation. Ask about the options to choose what fits best.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Daniel commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, career concerns, and compassion fatigue among other topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His work is client-centered and collaborative. He also integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing as appropriate.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of experience, more than 10,000 hours of individual and group psychotherapy, ran a professional training company, and has done research into psychosocial rehabilitation models.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is based in Oregon.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.