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Dr. David Goodman

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Dr. David Goodman, WI Psychologist 2581-57

Wisconsin

Dr. David Goodman - Psychologist, family and parenting focus

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting concerns
  • CBT and ACT approaches

About David

Dr. David Goodman is a Wisconsin psychologist with 29 years of experience. He works with adults on common life problems such as stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, mood disorders, addiction, relationship issues, and grief. He also supports people dealing with trauma, intimacy struggles, self-esteem challenges, ADHD, and career or life-change stress.

He keeps explanations straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills practice, and talking through the problems that come up at home. He blends methods from cognitive-behavioral work and therapies that look at attachment and emotional experience to help people notice patterns and try different responses.

Assessment and measurement are part of his approach. He uses structured testing tools to identify contributing factors and to track progress over time. That helps make each session concrete and focused on next steps rather than vague plans.

His style is collaborative and goal-oriented. He will outline specific strategies to manage anxiety, anger, or mood swings and offer ways to handle parenting stress and communication problems. The emphasis is on actions people can use between sessions to reduce day-to-day strain.

Dr. Goodman draws on several evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. He works with adults in English and is based in Wisconsin, with experience across a wide range of clinical concerns.

How sessions work

How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take small actions that fit their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and parenting stress when deciding what to prioritize in everyday life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and on practicing alternative responses. That approach is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and patterns that affect relationships at home.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will review what’s most helpful based on the client’s goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit those aims. The process is collaborative and adjustments are made if something is not working.

The biography does not specify which session formats are provided online, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, fit sessions around childcare or work, or avoid travel time. It also allows the therapist to assign between-session practice and review progress using assessment tools so the work stays practical and measurable.

Areas of focus

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

Listed in

Wisconsin

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with adults on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, mood disorders, addictions, relationship and family-related issues, trauma, grief, and ADHD among other areas.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a practical, goal-focused style that combines talking with skills practice and measurable steps. Sessions aim to produce concrete changes people can use at home.

How much experience does he have?

He has 29 years of clinical experience working with adults on a broad range of concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is listed as WI Psychologist 2581-57 and practices from Wisconsin.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients.

What session formats does he use?

The original biography does not list explicit session formats. Confirm current session options before scheduling a first session.

How are session costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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