Dr. David Goodman

Dr. David Goodman is a licensed psychologist in Wisconsin who helps people manage stress, anxiety, mood problems, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and parenting challenges. He also supports people coping with ADHD, trauma and abuse, career changes, self-esteem struggles, and the practical effects of chronic illness. Dr. Goodman brings 29 years of clinical experience to his work and communicates directly and kindly with each person he sees.

He uses straightforward talk, practical strategies, and measurable goals. Sessions focus on what is most troubling right now and on skills that can be used between meetings. He explains ideas in plain language so people can apply them in daily life.

Dr. Goodman blends cognitive behavioral approaches with attachment-focused and client-centered ways of working. He may use acceptance and commitment ideas and techniques from dialectical behavior work when they fit a person’s needs. Testing and progress measures are sometimes used to clarify concerns and track growth over time.

Telehealth has been part of his practice, and he supports people who want to use distance sessions. He also sees people in Wisconsin and adapts plans depending on each person’s situation. His approach is collaborative: goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made.

He describes the early steps clearly so people know what to expect. New clients answer a short questionnaire, then schedule a first appointment to discuss priorities and plan next steps.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Dr. Goodman often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy in his work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choosing actions that match personal values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people shift patterns that cause distress in relationships and intimacy.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then try strategies that fit. This exploration is collaborative and adjusted over time based on what helps.

Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and make shorter check-ins easier to arrange. The biography notes telehealth has been used in the practice, but readers should confirm which session options are currently offered before booking. Online work lets a therapist teach skills, review progress measures, and use focused exercises that translate well to distance sessions.