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Online therapist

Dr. Daniel Goldberg

Reflective therapy to change harmful patterns

Credentials
IL Psychologist 071008898
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Daniel

Dr. Daniel Goldberg draws on psychodynamic insight to help people understand patterns that shape their choices and feelings. He uses that perspective to look at how past experiences influence current reactions.

The goal is to notice repeating dynamics and give clients new ways to respond. He presents himself as a warm, attentive listener who keeps sessions focused on each person’s goals and pace. He is licensed in Illinois as IL Psychologist 071008898 and has three years of documented experience.

Background and approach

Sessions can involve gentle exploration of early influences and current life stressors. Dr. Goldberg balances deeper reflection with concrete moments of learning so people can try different responses between meetings.

Common topics he addresses include mood and anxiety struggles, anger, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He also works around relationship concerns, bipolar and broader mood disorders, and issues tied to isolation or control. The work often looks at how habits and emotional reactions developed, and what to try instead.

Therapy typically moves at the client’s pace. He listens closely, reflects patterns back, and helps clients weigh options for change. For many people this means clearer choices and fewer automatic reactions.

Practical steps and emotional understanding are both part of the process. Dr. Goldberg offers sessions in English and provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

He practices from Illinois and uses a subscription model for scheduling and payment.

How psychodynamic work and motivation support online care

Psychodynamic therapy looks at how early relationships and past experiences shape current reactions. It helps people notice repeated patterns, understand where they come from, and try different responses. Motivational Interviewing focuses on clear, practical conversations about change. It helps people weigh options, find their reasons for change, and build small steps toward goals.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide what feels most helpful based on the person’s goals and preferences. That means trying different ways of working and adjusting as needs change.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging lets therapy fit into busy lives. Video and phone sessions provide real-time conversation, while chat and messaging let people share between meetings or use brief check-ins. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to keep continuity of care despite scheduling challenges.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Exploring how earlier relationships and patterns still shape the present, often over a longer stretch of time. It relies on conversation and reflection rather than exercises.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include family problems, isolation, impulsivity, and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style?
He brings a psychodynamic perspective that looks for repeating patterns and connections to past experience. Sessions also include practical conversation about choices and small steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of documented experience and describes a warm, attentive approach that keeps therapy focused on the client’s goals and pace.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Illinois as IL Psychologist 071008898 and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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