Daniel Klinkert, LCSW, LICSW
Practical, client-centered therapy for life challenges
Book with Daniel- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Oregon, Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Daniel
Daniel Klinkert is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of practice behind him. He brings a practical, client-centered approach and clear language to sessions so people can act on what matters most to them. He draws on long experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma.
He also helps with relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns, and problems like sleep disruption or career stress. His background includes extensive individual and group psychotherapy work and research into rehabilitation models.
Background and approach
Daniel uses methods that match each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. He focuses on building a working relationship, identifying strengths, and trying approaches that fit the client's goals. Sessions aim to be straightforward and action-oriented when useful, and exploratory when helpful.
Over his career he has logged thousands of therapy hours and led professional trainings. He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Oregon. Clients can expect a therapist who knows addiction recovery from both lived experience and long clinical work.
Parents often seek him out for help with the stresses of caregiving, blended family dynamics, and communication problems. He supports people wanting to manage anger, set boundaries, or cope with life transitions while keeping everyday routines in view.
What Daniel works with
Everything Daniel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Daniel helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual dysfunction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Daniel lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-focused care delivered online
Daniel commonly integrates client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Client-centered work means conversations are guided by the goals and values the person brings; the therapist follows the client's lead and supports their choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and parenting stress. Dialectical behavior therapy offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive or self-harming behaviors.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust plans as progress and preferences become clearer. Clients are invited to give feedback so the approach stays useful and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for skills work and check-ins. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in works better. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and varied schedules.
Questions people ask about Daniel
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting concerns, anger, career stress, and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practices a client-centered style that adapts methods to each person. He mixes practical skills and open exploration depending on what a person needs.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of experience, more than 10,000 hours of individual and group psychotherapy, experience running professional trainings, and research experience in psychosocial rehabilitation models.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is based in Oregon.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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