- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- CBT and ACT
About David
Dr. David Goodman is a Wisconsin psychologist with 29 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, mood conditions such as bipolar and depression, addictions, relationship and family questions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy, self-esteem, career changes, and ADHD.
He favors straightforward conversation and practical tools. Sessions include talk work and skill practice drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and acceptance-based ideas. He also uses attachment-focused perspectives to look at how family patterns affect current relationships.
Dr. Goodman describes a blended approach that includes client-centered principles to keep sessions focused on what matters to the individual. He uses assessment tools to get a clear picture of concerns and to track progress over time. Tests and questionnaires are discussed and used as part of planning treatment.
He has worked with adults for decades and draws on that experience when helping people sort long-standing patterns they brought from childhood. He pays attention to how roles, expectations, and early bonds show up now in relationships and parenting.
The practice includes telehealth experience and a subscription-based session model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session to begin.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps when worry, avoidance, or stuck patterns are limiting everyday choices. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early family roles and bonds shape current relationships and parenting, helping people recognize repeating patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try based on current needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can be updated as progress is tracked and new issues arise.
The biography notes experience with telehealth and use of assessment tools to track progress. Confirm the exact session formats before booking to learn whether appointments are audio, video, or another arrangement. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins during a busy day. They can also let people attend from locations that are quieter or more convenient, and offer flexibility for fitting therapy into everyday life.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, mood disorders, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy, self-esteem, career changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward conversation, practical skills, and client-centered listening. Sessions mix discussion with exercises from cognitive and acceptance-based approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has 29 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as WI Psychologist 2581-57 and practices in Wisconsin.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography references telehealth experience; confirm current session options before booking to learn whether in-person or other formats are available.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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