Dr. David Goodman, WI Psychologist 2581-57

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
CBT and attachment work

About David

Dr. David Goodman is a Wisconsin psychologist (WI Psychologist 2581-57) with 29 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and ADHD. He also addresses trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career changes, and coping with life transitions.

He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Sessions focus on helping people name difficult emotions, notice patterns in close relationships, and try new ways of responding. He explains ideas in everyday language so people can use them between sessions.

Assessment is part of his practice. He uses electronic testing to get a clear picture of symptoms and track change over time. That information helps guide treatment choices and measure progress in concrete ways. Dr. Goodman aims to make the process straightforward and practical.

In session he combines conversational exploration with structured techniques. That might include learning coping skills, practicing new communication, or working through painful memories. He describes treatment plans in simple terms and adjusts them as people report what helps.

Dr. Goodman offers services from Wisconsin and works with English-speaking clients, including international clients. The next step is to follow the site's prompts to view online therapy options and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.

How his approaches translate to online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name hard-to-find feelings and notice how those feelings shape close interactions. EFT is often used when relationship patterns and attachment needs are part of the concern. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that fit those values while learning ways to tolerate difficult internal experience.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Goodman will review assessment information and discuss goals with the client, then suggest whether EFT, ACT, CBT, or attachment-informed work best fits the situation. Clients and the therapist make adjustments as they learn what is helpful.

The biography notes he has experience with telehealth, but it does not list specific session formats here. Confirm the exact online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also make it possible to continue working together when life requires flexibility. Licensed professionals will discuss practical arrangements and what to expect in the first meeting.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

29+ years

Listed in

Wisconsin

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, ADHD, and related challenges.

What therapeutic style does he use?

He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with ACT, client-centered work, attachment-based approaches, and CBT to help people identify emotions and change relationship patterns.

How much experience does he have?

He has 29 years of clinical experience as a practicing psychologist.

What are his credentials and location?

He is listed as WI Psychologist 2581-57 and practices from Wisconsin.

Can sessions be in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography describes telehealth experience, but current session formats should be confirmed before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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