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Dr. David Goodman

Experienced Wisconsin psychologist focused on practical help

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Credentials
WI Psychologist 2581-57
Experience
29 years
Licensed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About David

Dr. David Goodman offers help for common and difficult issues like stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He also addresses topics such as anger, intimacy, career questions, and communication problems.

Dr. Goodman works from Wisconsin and communicates in English. He uses straightforward, practical conversations to identify what’s troubling someone now.

Sessions combine clear skill teaching with space to talk about feelings.

Background and approach

He leans on evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-oriented work to build skills people can use day to day. Dr. Goodman is a licensed psychologist in Wisconsin - WI Psychologist 2581-57 - and brings 29 years of experience.

He has worked extensively with adults facing a wide range of life and mental health challenges. He aims to make therapy understandable and doable for people who are worried or overwhelmed. In meetings he uses tools that help track progress and clarify goals.

That includes routine measures to see how symptoms or relationships change over time. He explains results in plain language and adjusts plans as needed. He offers sessions online by video, phone, chat, or text-based messaging and accepts international clients.

Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to the platform’s process. People can expect a collaborative approach that balances skills practice with attention to personal history and attachment issues. The focus is on usable steps toward better daily functioning and clearer relationships.

Therapeutic approaches in online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that matter to them. It uses simple exercises to clarify values and build small, consistent steps toward a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing mood symptoms.

Picking the right approach is part of working together. The therapist will review the client’s goals, current struggles, and preferences and then recommend techniques that fit. That plan is adjusted over time so the work stays practical and relevant to everyday life.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between meetings. They also allow skill practice and check-ins in real time, so progress can be tracked and plans updated without long gaps.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, ADHD, parenting issues, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and related topics like anger and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are direct and practical. He mixes skill teaching with open conversation to help people manage symptoms and improve relationships.
What is his professional background?
He has 29 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health and life issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is licensed as WI Psychologist 2581-57 and practices from Wisconsin.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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 a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
29 years
Licensed
Wisconsin
Languages
English

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