Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How David works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- WI Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 29
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About David
Dr. David Goodman offers help for people dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship struggles. He is a Wisconsin psychologist and has nearly three decades of clinical experience.
He speaks English and works with adults on a wide range of life challenges. He uses straightforward talk therapy that aims to make everyday life feel more manageable. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings - for example managing strong emotions, improving communication, and handling big life changes.
Background and approach
Dr. Goodman explains concepts in plain language and builds a plan with each person. His work blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with attachment-focused and client-centered approaches.
That means he looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and also pays attention to how relationships shape feelings. He will tailor methods to fit a person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. Dr.
Goodman uses practical tools to track progress, including standardized assessments when helpful. He emphasizes measurable steps so people can see change over time. Many clients find that tracking small gains helps maintain motivation.
He offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging, which can make it easier to keep therapy going around work and family life. International clients are accepted. His professional credential is WI Psychologist 2581-57 and he practices from Wisconsin.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in David's practice.
- 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 lists
- 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
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small, steady actions that move a person toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete tools to change them, which can be useful for anger, anxiety, and mood concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how relationships shape emotions and behavior, helping people understand and change recurring interpersonal patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will test methods and adjust the plan as needed so the approach fits the person’s life and aims.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is helpful for longer sessions and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, homework support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, travel, or busy family schedules.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He favors clear, practical talk therapy that teaches skills for day-to-day situations and focuses on measurable steps toward goals.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 29 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health and interpersonal concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as WI Psychologist 2581-57 and practices from Wisconsin.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.