Dr. David Goodman

Dr. David Goodman is a Wisconsin-based psychologist with 29 years of experience helping adults face stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and attention challenges. He works with people who are coping with big life changes, career decisions, self-esteem struggles, and complex medical or caregiving stress. Dr. Goodman accepts international clients and conducts work in English.

He uses a straightforward, collaborative style. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can use between meetings. He draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harm affects daily life, and on cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also brings Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas into his work when they help match a person's needs.

Dr. Goodman blends several approaches to fit each person rather than using one fixed method. He explains concepts in plain language and builds treatment plans together with measurable steps. He uses electronic testing tools to track symptoms and progress over time so people can see change.

He has provided telehealth since 2020 and reports that many people find online sessions convenient without losing therapeutic value. His credential is WI Psychologist 2581-57 and he practices in Wisconsin.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability. The process is meant to be simple and designed to help someone take a first practical step toward feeling better.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Dr. Goodman uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help when past harm still affects daily life, focusing on understanding and reducing the ways traumatic memories and reactions show up now. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people notice hard thoughts and feelings and then take meaningful action based on their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems like anxiety and depression going, teaching specific skills to change them.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what is working.

Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing scheduling flexibility. Because the biography confirms telehealth experience since 2020, ask about current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it simpler to attend during a work break, reduce the need to travel, or allow a shorter check-in when people need brief support.