Dr. Daniel Ringhoff is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage low self-esteem and related struggles. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that ease daily life. His tone is calm and straightforward, aiming to reduce overwhelm and build confidence over time.
He draws on 17 years of experience helping people with depression, anxiety, addiction, and stress. He also supports those coping with grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and career change. Sessions emphasize listening first, then finding small, usable strategies that fit each person's life.
Dr. Ringhoff’s style is warm and interactive. He treats people with respect and challenges them to try new perspectives. He believes clients are experts on their own lives and works with them to clarify goals and priorities.
In sessions he uses a mix of mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, attachment ideas, and client-centered practices. That means conversations often move between skill building, exploring relationships, and noticing thoughts and feelings in the moment. The focus is on identifying patterns that keep low self-esteem in place and testing different ways to respond.
People who want clear direction and practical tools tend to find this approach helpful. Dr. Ringhoff offers steady guidance while encouraging clients to take the lead on what matters most to them. He aims to help people gain confidence and cope better with life’s changes.
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for low self-esteem, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and managing stress. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past relationships shape current patterns and helps people build healthier ways of relating and feeling at ease.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to see which methods fit their goals, personality, and daily life. That means trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to keep momentum between sessions by using exercises and mindfulness practices at home. Licensed professionals can help tailor online sessions to match communication preferences and practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
AddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression
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
He works with many issues including depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleep problems, career challenges, and self esteem.
What is his therapy style like?
The style is warm, interactive, and non-judgmental. Sessions combine listening, gentle challenge, and practical skills so people can try new ways of coping.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of experience working as a counselor and psychotherapist with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with licensure in Florida and California and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
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