Dr. David Goodman, WI Psychologist 2581-57

Dr. David Goodman is a licensed psychologist in Wisconsin who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, anger, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, and other life changes. He brings 29 years of professional experience to sessions and works with adults on practical steps to feel better and manage daily challenges.

He favors straightforward, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-focused ideas, client-centered listening, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. In sessions he explains concepts in plain language and focuses on useful tools people can try between meetings.

Assessment is part of his routine. He uses user-friendly electronic testing to clarify concerns and to track progress over time. Test results help shape goals and show when interventions are are making a difference.

Dr. Goodman aims for a collaborative tone. He listens first, then suggests options that match a person’s goals and daily life. He reports many people find online sessions to be as effective as in-person work for talking through issues and practicing skills.

Practical matters are part of the work. He will help you set specific, measurable goals and identify small changes that fit into your schedule. Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can be adjusted when needed.

How therapy approaches translate online

Dr. Goodman commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in his work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Acceptance and commitment therapy teaches people to notice difficult feelings without getting overloaded and to commit to actions that match their values.

He also draws on attachment-based ideas, which look at how past relational patterns shape present connections and emotional responses. These approaches are described in plain terms and used to build concrete skills for communication, emotion regulation, and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, review assessment information, and suggest methods that fit your situation. Together you’ll try strategies, review what helps, and adjust the plan as needed so the work matches your needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are useful for longer work and role play, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can support quick check-ins or brief skills coaching between appointments. These options make it possible to fit sessions into busy days and to keep momentum when travel or schedule changes occur.