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Dr. Daniel Ringhoff

Dr. Daniel Ringhoff

LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 17+ years of experience

Supportive LCSW for anger and life change

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  • Goal focused
  • Mindfulness based
  • Practical skills

About Daniel

Dr. Daniel Ringhoff is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida who helps people facing anger, addiction, depression, anxiety, and major life stress. He offers a calm, direct style that focuses on real goals and clear steps. He treats each person with respect and avoids judgment while encouraging new perspectives.

With 17 years of experience, Daniel draws on multiple approaches to meet practical needs. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings - breathing and grounding tools, thinking strategies for upsetting moments, and small behavior changes that add up over time. He emphasizes what the person wants to change and adapts methods to fit their life.

His day-to-day counseling blends mindfulness, cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance work, and attachment-aware listening. That mix is used to address problems like anger, trauma and abuse, substance concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, and relationship or intimacy troubles. Clients can expect an interactive process rather than a lecture.

Daniel also pays attention to co-occurring issues such as ADHD, bipolar mood patterns, grief, and stress from caregiving or major life events. He helps people sort priorities and make stepwise plans for change. The tone is encouraging and practical throughout.

If someone is ready to work toward clearer values, better self-control, or improved relationships, he supports that effort with direct feedback and ongoing skill practice.

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

Credentials

Florida, California

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. It is useful for anger, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, or mood swings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, trust, and communication struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then recommend methods that fit. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is tracked.

Confirm current session options before booking if you need specific formats. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. It also makes it easier to practice skills in the settings where problems occur. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to tailor pacing, homework, and skill practice to everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW9542
License (California)
LCSW · No. 124651
NPI
1407163199

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

He works with a wide range of concerns including anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are warm and interactive with a non-judgmental tone. He combines practical skill teaching with reflective conversation.

How much experience does he have?

He has 17 years of experience working as a counselor and psychotherapist across a variety of clinical concerns.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida with licensure listed as FL LCSW and CA LCSW.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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