- 29 years experience
- Wisconsin based
- Uses assessments
About David
Dr. David Goodman is a Wisconsin-based psychologist who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship concerns including jealousy and intimacy-related issues. He has nearly three decades of experience and aims to make the first steps toward help clear and manageable. He works with adults and focuses on practical strategies that can be used day to day.
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions emphasize understanding what matters to the client, then building doable skills to match those goals. He blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with attachment-aware thinking and other approaches to fit each person’s needs.
Dr. Goodman uses assessments to get a clear picture of concerns and to track progress over time. He describes therapy as a partnership where small, measurable changes add up. Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can be adjusted as needed.
He has worked in clinical practice for 29 years and holds the credential WI Psychologist 2581-57. His background includes experience with mood disorders, trauma, parenting stress, ADHD, grief, and many interpersonal difficulties.
People who choose him often look for straightforward guidance and practical tools. He welcomes questions about how therapy might fit into a busy life and explains therapeutic ideas in simple terms. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that suit them.
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions emphasize understanding what matters to the client, then building doable skills to match those goals. He blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with attachment-aware thinking and other approaches to fit each person’s needs.
Dr. Goodman uses assessments to get a clear picture of concerns and to track progress over time. He describes therapy as a partnership where small, measurable changes add up. Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can be adjusted as needed.
He has worked in clinical practice for 29 years and holds the credential WI Psychologist 2581-57. His background includes experience with mood disorders, trauma, parenting stress, ADHD, grief, and many interpersonal difficulties.
People who choose him often look for straightforward guidance and practical tools. He welcomes questions about how therapy might fit into a busy life and explains therapeutic ideas in simple terms. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that suit them.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and problems like addiction or low motivation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for depression, anxiety, anger, and many everyday problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Then he and the client will try methods that fit those needs and adjust as progress is tracked.
If you’re considering online therapy, check the session options before booking to confirm the current formats offered. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work and family routines. Online meetings can make it simpler to keep regular appointments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can be used during a lunch break or between errands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe the therapist's approach in sessions?
Work is collaborative and practical. He blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with attachment-aware perspectives and focuses on skills you can use day to day.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 29 years of experience in clinical practice helping people with mood, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties.
What credentials does he hold and where is he located?
He practices as WI Psychologist 2581-57 and is based in Wisconsin.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with this therapist?
International clients are accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.