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Dr. David Goodman

Experienced psychologist guiding practical change

WI Psychologist 2581-57 Wisconsin

Experience
29 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About David

Dr. David Goodman is a licensed psychologist practicing in Wisconsin who focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy matters, parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

He combines practical, evidence-informed strategies with an empathic, collaborative stance to help people clarify goals and develop skills for managing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning. With 29 years of clinical experience, Dr.

Goodman often blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and mindfulness-informed strategies and attachment-oriented perspectives to tailor care to each person’s needs. He frames interventions in clear, relatable terms and uses measurable assessment tools to track progress over time.

His work emphasizes learning concrete skills, exploring patterns that maintain difficulties, and building resources that support lasting change. Dr.

Goodman offers remote services and accepts international clients, and he communicates in English. His practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling begins by completing a brief questionnaire to match with availability.

He holds the credential WI Psychologist 2581-57.

Online Approaches and How They Help



Dr. Goodman uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learn practical skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety, mood difficulties, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements that work by encouraging values-based action and the development of psychological flexibility, which can be helpful for coping with chronic problems and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used when relational patterns and early attachment experiences appear relevant, offering a way to explore interpersonal dynamics and improve emotional connection and safety.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and the nature of the difficulties they bring, and then recommend or combine approaches that seem most likely to help. This collaborative planning helps ensure therapy is tailored and responsive rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility in how and when people engage in care. These options make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, access therapy from different locations including internationally, and maintain continuity when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Goodman address in therapy?
He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting, ADHD, grief, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and coping with life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, skills-focused approach that blends cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance and attachment-informed perspectives, explaining techniques in clear, relatable ways.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He brings 29 years of clinical experience, drawing on multiple evidence-informed methods to tailor treatment and using assessments to monitor progress.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The listing shows WI Psychologist 2581-57 and notes practice in Wisconsin.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available for ongoing care?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is pricing structured for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English