Dr. David Goodman , WI Psychologist 2581-57

Dr. David Goodman is a licensed psychologist practicing in Wisconsin with 29 years of clinical experience working with adults aged 18 and older. He blends evidence-based therapies with a collaborative, compassionate stance to help people navigate stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship and family challenges, trauma, addiction, and a broad range of life transitions and identity concerns. His work is grounded in practical strategies while maintaining an optimistic, empowering tone that encourages clients to move toward a more fulfilling life.

Goodman integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic ideas alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, tailoring interventions to the individual needs of each client. He uses a user-friendly electronic testing platform to assess concerns and to track progress over time, providing measurable feedback that clients can use to see change clearly. His practice emphasizes respect, clarity, and collaborative planning so that treatment goals are realistic and meaningful.

He is a member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists since 2007 and holds certification from the Telebehavioral Health Institute earned in 2016. Dr. Goodman has offered telehealth services since 2020 and reports that many clients find virtual sessions to be as effective as in-person care. He is licensed in Wisconsin - WI Psychologist 2581-57 - and works with a wide range of issues including parenting, grief, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and complex interpersonal patterns such as attachment and codependency.

Evidence-Based Approaches Applied to Online Therapy

Dr. David Goodman draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide remote sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and learn practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and emotional bonds formed over a lifetime and can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing specific skills to change behavior and mood, which is effective for depression, anxiety, and coping with everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Goodman works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. He helps clients understand options and adjusts strategies over time so the treatment feels like a good fit for their life.

Online therapy with Dr. Goodman is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling, ongoing support between sessions, and access for clients who live far from Wisconsin or have mobility or time constraints. Licensed professionals can deliver the same structured, evidence-based work remotely, allowing clients to engage in meaningful therapeutic change from wherever they are.