Daniel Klinkert , LCSW, LICSW

Daniel Klinkert built his career in psychotherapy from deeply personal experience as a trauma survivor and a recovering addict, and that lived understanding shapes his work with others. He focuses on helping people navigate depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, chemical dependency and process addictions, and trauma-related disorders, drawing on decades of clinical practice to support meaningful change.

Over a long and varied career he has worked as a fully licensed therapist for 18 years, accumulating more than 10,000 hours of individual and group psychotherapy, and contributing to the field by running a professional training company and conducting research into psychosocial rehabilitation models. Across roughly 20 years in the mental health field, he has worked with diverse populations and a wide range of life challenges.

His approach is client-centered, emphasizing individualized care and the use of each person’s strengths to address what brings them to therapy. He blends a variety of therapeutic methods as appropriate, while prioritizing strong therapeutic relationships and collaboration. He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials, which are clinical social work licenses demonstrating advanced training and licensure to provide psychotherapy in clinical settings.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Daniel Klinkert

Daniel Klinkert integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into his online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a collaborative relationship and using the client’s own strengths to guide change, which is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. CBT helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often supporting work with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. DBT offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and patterns of self-destructive behavior.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. He works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment to what matters most to the client.

Online therapy with Daniel can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into a busy life, and access support from a distance while working with licensed professionals and therapists who focus on practical, applied strategies.