Dr. David Goodman, WI Psychologist 2581-57
Experienced Wisconsin psychologist for midlife change
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- Practical skill building
- Collaborative goal setting
- Progress tracking
About David
Dr. David Goodman helps people facing midlife transitions and many common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship struggles, and work or career changes. He is a psychologist practicing in Wisconsin with 29 years of experience and holds the credential WI Psychologist 2581-57. He speaks English and accepts international clients.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Then he uses clear strategies from cognitive behavioral techniques and related approaches to tackle problems step by step. He works with people on emotion regulation, coping skills, and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns.
His style is collaborative and calm. He aims to make therapy feel like a teamwork effort where goals are set together. He also draws on attachment-focused ideas to understand relationships and patterns that repeat over time.
Dr. Goodman uses routine assessment tools to map symptoms and track progress over time. That helps people see measurable changes and adjust the plan if needed. He describes options plainly and checks in regularly about what is and is not working.
To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, fills a short matching questionnaire, and schedules sessions according to therapist availability. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time. Please confirm current session formats before booking.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Then he uses clear strategies from cognitive behavioral techniques and related approaches to tackle problems step by step. He works with people on emotion regulation, coping skills, and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns.
His style is collaborative and calm. He aims to make therapy feel like a teamwork effort where goals are set together. He also draws on attachment-focused ideas to understand relationships and patterns that repeat over time.
Dr. Goodman uses routine assessment tools to map symptoms and track progress over time. That helps people see measurable changes and adjust the plan if needed. He describes options plainly and checks in regularly about what is and is not working.
To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, fills a short matching questionnaire, and schedules sessions according to therapist availability. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time. Please confirm current session formats before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and improve mood and functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy examines recurring relationship patterns and early bonds to help people understand how those patterns affect current connections and intimacy.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That recommendation is collaborative and can change as progress is tracked and needs evolve.
The biography indicates experience with telehealth, and many people find online sessions easier to fit into daily life. Online therapy can reduce travel time, make scheduling during a workday simpler, and allow for shorter check-ins when appropriate. Because formats can vary, confirm the specific session options available before booking. A clear plan will be set together so sessions fit practical needs while focusing on measurable improvement.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Dr. Goodman help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and many midlife and career transitions.
What is his approach to therapy like?
He uses a collaborative, practical style. Sessions focus on understandable strategies, skill building, and reviewing what is helping over time.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 29 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What credential and location apply to his practice?
He is listed as WI Psychologist 2581-57 and provides services from Wisconsin.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography notes experience with telehealth; please confirm current session formats directly before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.