Dr. David Goodman, WI Psychologist 2581-57

Dr. David Goodman is a Wisconsin-based psychologist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, grief, addictions, and life changes. He brings 29 years of clinical experience to sessions and works with adults who want practical tools and steady guidance.

He favors clear, conversational work over jargon. Sessions focus on learning skills, practicing them between meetings, and tracking progress with straightforward measures. He uses cognitive and behavioral ideas alongside attention to attachment patterns to understand how current problems developed and what helps now.

Assessment is part of the process. He uses an electronic testing platform to map concerns and check progress over time. That data helps shape goals and shows whether strategies are working.

Dr. Goodman describes his style as collaborative and optimistic. He aims to explain strategies in simple terms and tailor plans to each person’s life. He emphasizes small, achievable steps so change feels manageable.

He began offering telehealth in recent years and notes that many people find virtual sessions fit their schedules. He is licensed in Wisconsin as WI Psychologist 2581-57 and works in English. International clients are accepted, and practical details are handled during intake.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to change mood and functioning. Both approaches emphasize concrete exercises you can practice between sessions and are often helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life, then recommend approaches to try. Plans can be adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what is not.

Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from home or work when schedules require it. The biography notes he has offered telehealth since 2020, but specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online work still uses the same therapeutic methods - skills practice, brief assessments to track progress, and collaborative planning - adapted to a virtual setting where needed.