- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida, California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Daniel
Dr. Daniel Ringhoff is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and parenting challenges. He writes plainly and listens closely so parents can talk through what is worrying them.
His manner is warm and nonjudgmental, and he encourages practical steps toward clearer routines and healthier relationships. He brings 17 years of experience as a counselor and psychotherapist in Florida. That background includes helping people cope after physical trauma or emotional abuse, and assisting those dealing with career setbacks or legal involvement.
Background and approach
He works with adults on problems such as grief, sleep disruption, ADHD, and managing strong emotions like anger. In sessions he combines techniques from several approaches to match each person’s needs. He aims to teach concrete skills for handling distressing thoughts, staying present, and improving communication.
He also helps parents set realistic goals, create consistent routines, and reduce day-to-day overwhelm. Dr. Ringhoff emphasizes collaboration.
He treats people as experts on their own lives and invites them to try different strategies. He blends mindful awareness with behavior-focused tools to build habits that fit real life. His style is straightforward and interactive.
People who want clear steps, honest feedback, and practical coping tools may find his approach useful. He supports change at a pace that feels manageable and focused on everyday functioning.
What Daniel works with
Everything Daniel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Daniel helps people with.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Daniel lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how online care fits
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in relationships and helps people build safer, more predictable ways of relating to others, which can be helpful for intimacy concerns and attachment issues.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needs change, mixing techniques when that better serves the person’s goals.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy parents and working adults. Video calls let people work face to face from different locations, phone sessions can fit a short break or require less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging make it easy to check in or do brief skill practice between sessions. These formats make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while juggling appointments, work, and family demands.
Questions people ask about Daniel
What concerns does he help people with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, grief, sleep problems, and parenting challenges, among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, with a focus on practical skills and perspective shifts tailored to each person.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of clinical experience working as a counselor and psychotherapist in Florida.
What credentials and location information are listed?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida with licenses listed as FL LCSW and CA LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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