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Dr. Daniel Ringhoff

Practical, compassionate therapy focused on change

LCSW Florida

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Daniel

Dr. Daniel Ringhoff welcomes clients seeking practical, goal-oriented help for issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, grief, and stress.

Background and approach

He frames therapy around what a person wants to change and supports steps toward greater functioning and resilience. A licensed clinical social worker, he combines evidence-informed techniques with a respectful, compassionate stance to help clients explore patterns and try new ways of coping.

With 17 years of clinical experience in Florida, Dr. Ringhoff has worked with people dealing with trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, sleeping difficulties, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and a broad range of personality and attachment concerns.

His style is interactive and nonjudgmental, inviting clients to share expertise about their lives while also offering new perspectives and behavioral strategies. He adapts treatment to individual needs and focuses on measurable goals.

Dr. Ringhoff integrates cognitive behavioral methods alongside acceptance-based and attachment-focused ideas to address thoughts, emotions, and relationships.

People who choose his practice can expect a collaborative process that balances warmth, challenge, and practical skills aimed at lasting change.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Dr. Ringhoff commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in his work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while ACT emphasizes accepting difficult emotions and committing to values-driven actions to improve functioning and meaning. Attachment-Based Therapy also informs his work by exploring relational patterns and how they shape emotional responses and intimacy.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process: the therapist and client review goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques and adjust the work over time. Sessions often combine practical skills training, reflective exploration, and real-world experiments so people can see what fits their needs and lifestyle.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with remote care. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of treatment, practice skills between meetings, and access support from Florida without traveling to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting challenges, and stress-related problems.
What is his general therapeutic approach and style?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, blending cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and attachment-informed methods and mindfulness; the style is described as warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 17 years of experience working as a counselor and psychotherapist in Florida, helping people with a broad range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Florida; license details include FL LCSW SW9542 and CA LCSW 124651, and his practice is based in Florida.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Florida, California

Languages

English