Dr. David Goodman, WI Psychologist
Therapist in Wisconsin
Dr.
- License 2581-57 · Wisconsin Expires September 2027
- NPI 1649380924 · national registry
- Experience and languages 29+ years in practice English
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About David
Dr. David Goodman helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, parenting strains, and life transitions. He works with concerns including bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career problems, and ADHD.
He practices from Wisconsin and communicates in English. Dr. Goodman uses straightforward, talk-and-skill sessions.
He listens first, then suggests practical steps clients can try between meetings. Sessions combine evidence-based techniques and a focus on how patterns began and continue to affect daily life.
Background and approach
Progress is tracked with brief questionnaires so people can see measurable change. His background includes many years as a practicing psychologist in Wisconsin. He brings 29 years of experience to common worries like communication problems, anger, and coping with chronic illness or caregiver stress.
He also helps people facing less common concerns such as attachment issues, body image, and blended family challenges. Therapy draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, with attention to attachment patterns and client-centered listening. That mix is used to help people reduce distress, notice unhelpful patterns, and build better habits for relationships and daily life.
When someone starts, Dr. Goodman and the client set clear goals and monitor progress. He aims for practical change that fits into busy lives, with options for video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
International clients who speak English may also work with him.
Credentials
- Psychologist (Wisconsin)
- License 2581-57 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1649380924 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches David names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Online sessions with Dr. Goodman often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at connection patterns formed early in life and how those patterns affect current relationships and intimacy. CBT focuses on changing thought and behavior patterns with concrete exercises and practice between sessions.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. They try methods and adjust the plan over time so the work stays relevant and useful for everyday life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for detailed conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, homework feedback, and flexible communication between appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent despite busy schedules or travel.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, trauma and grief, intimacy worries, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and related topics.
How does he approach therapy?
Therapy mixes talking, practical exercises, and brief assessments. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, learning new skills, and setting achievable goals.
What is his professional background?
Dr. Goodman has 29 years of clinical experience as a practicing psychologist and has worked with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal problems.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He is located in Wisconsin and holds the credential WI Psychologist 2581-57.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with him?
Yes. Sessions can be arranged with international clients who communicate in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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