Daniel Klinkert, LCSW, LICSW

Daniel Klinkert is a licensed clinical social worker who brings two decades of practice to therapy. He uses a client-centered approach and focuses on practical steps people can use to feel better. Daniel draws on his own recovery experience to connect with people facing addiction and trauma. He is LCSW and LICSW and practices in Oregon.

He helps people cope with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship struggles. He also supports those dealing with grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. Living with chronic illness or pain is part of his additional focus areas, along with challenges like codependency and communication problems.

Daniel blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. He treats each person as unique and tailors practical strategies to fit daily life. Sessions emphasize building on individual strengths and trying realistic steps between meetings.

Over 20 years he has provided well over 10,000 hours of individual and group therapy and also ran a professional training company. That background informs his work with people who have long histories of substance use or trauma, and with those navigating major life changes.

People who meet with him can expect a collaborative, steady approach that focuses on clear goals. He aims to help clients recognize patterns, manage strong emotions, and take small, concrete steps toward change.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, understanding, and following the client's lead to set goals. In practice this means the therapist pays attention to what matters most to the person and helps them build solutions that fit their life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. It uses simple exercises and practical homework to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, known as DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. These tools can be useful for managing strong emotions, impulsive behaviors, and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest techniques to try together. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options for people living outside the therapist's immediate area. Ask about format options and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.