Daniel Klinkert, LCSW, LICSW
Licensed in Oregon · 20 years in practice
Daniel Klinkert uses a client-centered approach that makes the person, not the diagnosis, the focus of care.
License and registration
- LCSW, Oregon
- L7833 · expires March 2027
- LICSW, Washington
- 61311668 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1235268160 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
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About Daniel
Daniel Klinkert uses a client-centered approach that makes the person, not the diagnosis, the focus of care. He draws on two decades of experience as a licensed social worker to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression and relationship difficulties. Daniel writes plainly and listens closely so people feel heard and understood from the first conversation.
He brings lived experience as a trauma survivor and a person in recovery to his work.
Background and approach
That background shapes how he talks about setbacks, relapse, and healing. Daniel has provided thousands of hours of individual and group psychotherapy and has worked in training and research related to psychosocial rehabilitation. In sessions he blends practical tools with supportive listening.
He uses cognitive-behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage strong emotions. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are added when they fit a person’s goals and style. Daniel pays attention to life context.
He helps people facing grief, parenting strain, caregiving stress, chronic illness, career transitions, and intimacy concerns. He also supports those working through codependency, attachment or commitment issues, and substance or process addictions. People can expect a collaborative process that starts with their priorities.
Daniel helps clients identify strengths and try steps that feel doable. He practices in Oregon as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, using clear language and practical strategies to move work forward.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Daniel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate well to online care
Daniel commonly uses client-centered therapy to build rapport and shape goals around what matters to the individual. This approach focuses on active listening and adjusting therapy to each person's pace and needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another frequent method and teaches clear skills for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and many daily challenges.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication. DBT skills can help when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work; the therapist and client decide together which approaches fit the client's goals, needs, and personal style.
Online formats provide flexibility to make that collaboration easier. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skills practice and deeper discussion. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, homework support, and fast problem-solving between sessions. These options let people fit therapy into busy lives and keep progress moving forward.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Daniel commonly help with?
He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His work is client-centered and collaborative. He mixes supportive listening with practical tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
What is his professional background?
Daniel has 20 years of experience in mental health, including over 10,000 hours of individual and group psychotherapy and roles in training and psychosocial rehabilitation research.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is listed as LCSW and LICSW and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is provided by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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