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Dr. David Goodman

Therapist

Dr. David Goodman

WI Psychologist 2581-57

Wisconsin · 29+ years of experience

Experienced Wisconsin psychologist

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Step 1

  • 29 years experience
  • Adult counseling
  • Uses measurable tests

About David

Dr. David Goodman is a licensed psychologist in Wisconsin who helps adults work through stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, and relationship and family concerns. He also supports people facing grief, parenting challenges, anger, intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, career questions, ADHD, and life transitions. He is identified with Intellectual disability in his profile and includes many additional focus areas related to long-term health and social needs.

He brings 29 years of experience and describes a collaborative style. He aims to make therapy practical and understandable, using clear language and straightforward goals. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and on steps that fit everyday life.

His approach blends cognitive behavioral work with attachment and client-centered ideas. That means talking through patterns of thinking, strengthening important relationships, and centering the client's own priorities and values. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools when appropriate.

Dr. Goodman uses standardized testing when it helps to measure concerns and track progress over time. He moved into telehealth work around 2020 and has experience providing counseling that way. International clients are accepted, and sessions are offered in English.

To begin, clients follow the platform's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. Fees vary by location and availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Step 2

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Credentials

Wisconsin

Languages

English

Step 3

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them. It helps when people feel stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, or unsure how to act on what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and mood swings. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on understanding important relationship patterns and improving emotional connection and trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs, then suggest methods to try. Decisions about which techniques to use are collaborative and can shift as progress is tracked.

The biography notes experience providing telehealth since 2020, so online sessions have been part of his practice. Confirm the current session options before booking to know what exact formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, or remove travel time so people can focus on progress instead of logistics. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, worksheets, and testing tools to work through video or other supported formats, keeping the focus on measurable goals and steady progress.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this psychologist help with?

He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, ADHD, and related challenges.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

He favors a collaborative, straightforward style that combines cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-informed work, and client-centered conversation to set clear, practical goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 29 years of professional experience as a practicing psychologist.

What credentials and where is he based?

He is a Wisconsin Psychologist, credential WI Psychologist 2581-57, and is based in Wisconsin.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and the profile indicates that international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography notes experience with telehealth beginning around 2020; confirm current session formats with the therapist before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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

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