Daniel Klinkert , LCSW, LICSW

Daniel Klinkert was drawn to psychotherapy by his own lived experience as a trauma survivor and as a person in recovery from addiction, and that personal history informs his work with compassion and insight. He specializes in treating depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, chemical dependency, process addictions, and trauma-related disorders, and he approaches each person as an individual with unique strengths and goals. He emphasizes building strong therapeutic relationships and helping people apply their own resources to overcome life challenges.

Over the course of his career he has worked as a fully licensed therapist for 18 years, accumulating more than 10,000 hours of individual and group psychotherapy. He has also led a professional training company and conducted research into psychosocial rehabilitation models, experience that has shaped a pragmatic, well-informed practice. He describes his style as very client-centered, meaning he prioritizes the client perspective and adapts techniques to fit each person’s needs while drawing from a range of evidence-based methods.

He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials, which indicate he is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced clinical training and authorization to provide psychotherapy. He enjoys working with a diverse client base and focuses on collaborative, strength-based work to support recovery, healing, and practical change.

How Daniel Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are, listening without judgment, and supporting clients to identify and use their own strengths. This approach is well suited to relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and building trust after trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replace them with more effective strategies; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and skills for managing addictive behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, making it helpful for intense emotional reactions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the collaborative process. Daniel works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adapts techniques over time as needs change. This collaborative planning helps clients feel involved and empowers them to shape the work.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, accommodate travel or relocation, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations, including international settings.