Daniel Klinkert, LCSW, LICSW

Daniel Klinkert is a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship challenges. He draws on his own lived experience as a trauma survivor and a person in recovery to inform a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy.

Daniel practices in Oregon and has worked as a fully licensed therapist for 18 years, compiling over 10,000 hours of individual and group psychotherapy. He has also run a professional training company and contributed to research on psychosocial rehabilitation models.

His style is client-centered. Daniel listens first, then works with each person to use their strengths toward clear goals. He blends approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness depending on what a person needs.

Common issues he helps with include depression, anxiety, chemical dependency and process addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, intimacy and relationship struggles, parenting and blended family stress, caregiving strain, and coping with life changes. He also addresses concerns such as chronic pain and communication problems.

Sessions are practical and straightforward. Daniel focuses on habits, thoughts, and everyday routines that affect mood and behavior. People can expect a collaborative process that emphasizes real skills they can use between meetings.

How Daniel’s approaches translate to online work

Daniel often uses client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior strategies in therapy. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and helps each person set their own goals and pace. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and habit patterns to reduce anxiety or depression. Dialectical behavior strategies teach practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and handling stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Daniel will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and everyday routines, then suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that working on thoughts and everyday habits translates well to remote sessions when scheduled around work, caregiving, or other daily demands.