Daniel Klinkert, LCSW, LICSW | Therapist in Oregon

Client-centered approach
Addiction and trauma
Strengths-based work

About Daniel

Daniel Klinkert, LCSW, LICSW, draws on two decades of clinical work and personal recovery to support people facing addiction, trauma, and life stress. He centers the conversation on each person's strengths and priorities. Sessions aim to clarify practical steps and build coping skills that fit daily life.

He has worked more than 18 years as a fully licensed therapist and has provided over 10,000 hours of individual and group psychotherapy. That experience includes running a professional training company and conducting research into psychosocial rehabilitation approaches. He brings this background into sessions without assuming one single method fits everyone.

Daniel uses a client-centered stance that makes decisions with the person in front of him. He also integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing as appropriate. In practice this can mean skill-building, tracking patterns, or practicing new ways to handle strong emotions.

People often come to him for help with depression, anxiety, relationship strains, codependency, addiction, grief, and parenting stress. He also supports people dealing with attachment or abandonment concerns, chronic illness, and workplace or caregiver strain. Daniel aims to help people make steady, manageable changes rather than quick fixes.

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Daniel works to create clear next steps after each meeting so people leave with something they can try between sessions.

How Daniel Uses Therapy Methods Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and working from your priorities. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what matters most, and helps set goals that feel achievable. This approach is helpful for people who want sessions shaped around their own concerns.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It includes tracking patterns, testing new behaviors, and practicing different ways of thinking to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and practical skills for handling crisis moments and intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the online process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. That decision happens together over the first few sessions rather than being imposed up front.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy life. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, or accommodate people who prefer not to use video for every meeting.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issues Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Oregon, Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting stress, and codependency among other concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

He takes a client-centered approach and adapts methods to each person. He blends practical techniques with conversations about strengths and goals.

What experience does he bring?

He has 20 years in the field, including over 18 years as a fully licensed therapist and more than 10,000 hours of individual and group psychotherapy.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Oregon.

Which languages and international availability are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.

What session formats are used?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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