- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Daniel
Daniel Klinkert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Washington Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 20 years in clinical practice. He draws on his lived experience as a trauma survivor and a person in recovery from addiction. He focuses on problems such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family stress, addiction, grief, sleep trouble, parenting strain, and anger.
He has provided more than 10,000 hours of individual and group psychotherapy and spent 18 years as a fully licensed therapist. He has also run a professional training company and taken part in research on psychosocial rehabilitation models. That background informs how he plans sessions and sets realistic goals with people.
His style is client-centered. He starts by listening and then helps people use their own strengths to address problems. He combines practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and DBT skills with motivational interviewing and mindfulness exercises where they fit.
In sessions he talks through patterns that feed anger and frustration, and works on skills for managing reactions, improving communication, and repairing trust in relationships. He also addresses underlying issues like trauma, abandonment, attachment, and codependency when those come up.
People who have struggled with addiction or chronic stress may find his lived experience and long clinical background familiar and relevant. He aims to create straightforward plans for change and to track progress over time.
Daniel provides therapy in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, confirm the current session options to match scheduling and format needs.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on the client's concerns and strengths. Online sessions let him listen closely, ask about patterns, and help plan steps to manage anger, stress, or addiction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Online CBT can include structured homework, thought records, and role-play practice adapted for video or phone. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be taught in short practice segments during an online session and reinforced with mindfulness exercises between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods fit best. That collaborative process means methods may shift as needs change or new challenges arise.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. They also let people use video, phone, or other supported formats depending on what the therapist provides and what suits the client's schedule and comfort.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with anger that shows up in relationships, at work, and as long-standing resentment. He also helps when anger links to trauma, addiction, or grief.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-centered approach that begins with listening and building on strengths. He blends practical methods from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing as appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience and more than 10,000 hours of individual and group psychotherapy. He also has experience running trainings and doing research.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Oregon. The LICSW denotes a Washington state independent clinical social work license in addition to the LCSW.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with people outside the US?
He accepts international clients. Confirm time zones and scheduling needs when arranging sessions.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for exact pricing tied to your location.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing the short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule a first session.