Dr. David Goodman

Psychologist
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About Me

I earned a PhD in school psychology from Loyola University in Chicago in 1994 and a master's degree from Indiana University in educational psychology in 1989.

I started my career nearly 30 years ago as a school psychologist and worked with children in the Chicago Public schools from 1991 - 1994. I did my residency in clinical psychology in 1995 at St. Therese Medical Center (Waukegan, IL) on a children's psychiatric floor. From 1996 to 2004, I was the clinical director of a youth development program based in Milwaukee, WI. Since 2006, I have continued to work with children, teens, and their families in an outpatient mental health setting.

I focus on building my clients' self-esteem and work with them to develop their skills and acquire tools for positive socialization, anger management, self-motivation, and emotional regulation. I teach young people how to use cognitive-behavioral techniques, and with children who have reached middle school age, I add insight-oriented counseling approaches

I treat everyone with respect and I craft each and every session in a way that addresses each client's specific needs. I’m available for online therapy sessions with individuals anywhere in Wisconsin, in which I am a licensed psychologist, #2581-57.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Parenting issues
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Antisocial Personality , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy

Years of Experience: 29

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

Psychologist #2581-57 (Expires: 2023-09-30)

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. David Goodman. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written by B.C. on Aug 11, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

He’s a great therapist! I appreciate him being a great listener. He asks good questions that will help you reflect and see things in a different light. He gives great advice and does not hold back on honesty.

Written by N.I. on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coaching

Great guy extremely helpful.

Written by R.I. on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with David for 10 months

amazing

Written by S.H. on Aug 01, 2022 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

From the very start I felt comfortable and willing to share. He’s warm, inviting, interested, calming, understanding. I could go on and on. He’s a great therapist.

Written by M.A. on Jul 30, 2022 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue

Dr. Goodman is a true expert in this field. Precise questions, great communication, empathy! Highly recommend!

Written by K.E. on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with David for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Excellent! One of the best therapists I've had.

Written by H.E. on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Dr. Goodman is the most patient and kindest therapist that I ever met. His professional and compassionate approach to a patient's challenge is really encouraging and motivating.

He doesn't hesitate to challenge you to change your perspective for your own greater good.

Written by L.E. on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Dr. Goodman is amazing! I saw him 6+ years ago and he helped me through a very tough time in my life. I was so happy to be recently reconnected with him on teencounseling.com. He's easy to talk to, always listens and has great advice. I always leave feeling much better!

Written by C.A. on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Thank you so much. Very insightful and helpful for us. Good advice with a bit of humor tied in, Dr. Goodman is very real and honest.

Written by S.H. on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and relationship issues

Dr. Goodman was attentive and hears me out. I feel comfortable with him and I am looking forward to more sessions with him.

Written by H.O. on May 28, 2022 after therapy with David for 8 months

Very good counselor/therapist.

Written by E.O. on May 11, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and adhd

David is a fantastic therapist. I had my doubt about therapy generally but after a couple of sessions with Dr Goodman I really started to understand why I was feeling the way I was. I really benefited from our weekly sessions and have learnt skills that will help me deal with some of my challenges for years to come! Thank you Dr Goodman.

Written by J.A. on May 01, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Dr. Goodman has been very responsive and helpful. He has provided me with valuable insight as I look to find solutions for the challenges I am facing.

Written by C.A. on Apr 30, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management

Dr. Goodman is very empathetic and listens closely to my concerns and offers tools to help me handle daily stressors as well as be a better version of myself.

Written by T.A. on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes

My first session with Dr. Goodman went much better than I had expected. He made me feel very safe and allowed me to express my thoughts and concerns freely. I needed someone to listen to me, and he did that wonderfully. I am more hopeful now, that Dr. Goodman will be able to help me with my issues.

Written by C.H. on Apr 16, 2022 after therapy with David for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and anger management

I was abandoned by a long time therapist and came to Dr. Goodman afterwards. He's done an amazing job at making feel safe in therapy as I try to unwind a mess of issues.

Written by A.A. on Apr 16, 2022 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and bipolar disorder

Great insight, experience, very positive and supportive!

Written by E.M. on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with David for 7 months

In the short time I worked with Dr. Goodman he helped me so much, I will admit that I definitely looked forward to our meets. He was so amazing and after a while I didn’t see him as just a therapist, I saw his as a friend. I would talk about him whenever to got the chance, the difference that he made on my life was amazing (I’m starting to tear up just writing this). I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking into this program :)

Written by M.I. on Mar 12, 2022 after therapy with David for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

I enjoy my sessions with Dr. Goodman!

Written by C.Y. on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with David for 5 months

Dr. Goodman has provided advice and tools to help me be a more patient and supportive and understanding parent. Together, we have helped my son through ADHD related school anxiety and depression.

Written by S.A. on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Dr. Goodman is so validating and reaffirming of my newfound autistic identity. I feel really heard and understood during our sessions.

Written by J.A. on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with David for 5 months

He has been amazing at helping our son and family!

Written by B.E. on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Dr. Goodman is amazing! Tries to understand your background so he can help you with your issues in a way that's actually doable for you! He has great insight as to why some things happen and is very comforting when discussing difficult topics. Great therapist and person!

Written by R.R. on Feb 02, 2022 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

My mental health has improved tremendously with Dr. Goodman’s help. He listens and understands my issues and provides great advice on how to solve them. I want to say I owe a lot to Dr. Goodman and anyone seeking therapy wouldn’t go wrong with choosing him as their therapist.

Unfortunately the platform’s predatory billing practices made me decide to quit therapy. Again, I’m very thankful to Dr. Goodman and I wish him all the best.

Written by F.A. on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

Dr. Goodman has is incredibly helpful, supportive and reliable. I am very grateful for his help in my mental health journey.

Written by E.R. on Dec 31, 2021 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Dr Goodman is an incredible psychologist and has helped my husband and I more in 2 months than any other psychs have in 15 years. He was able to finally assure my husband that he does have depression, which, in turn, has helped him move forward and accept Dr Goodman’s help and implement all of his suggestions. He was clearly able to articulate how alcohol has played a part in his depression and has given both myself and my husband tools for how to deal with his depressive days (which used to be weeks before we started talking to Dr Goodman!) we cannot recommend him highly enough!

Written by B.R. on Dec 13, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Very Happy with expertise and delivery.

Written by M.A. on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

He is great! Love his ability to fit us in when times are tough

Written by J.E. on Oct 23, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks

I believe in his experience and knowledge that he can help my son as well as myself in dealing with my son in a way that is truly beneficial.

Written by S.A. on Oct 05, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and coaching

Dr. Goodman is one of the best! I feel like he really truly cares. He is always able to remember my main concerns and really helps me stay on track for the week!

Written by A.N. on Oct 03, 2021 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Wonderful listener. Took time to understand and provide valuable feedback and suggestions moving forward. Highly recommend.

Written by F.E. on Sep 30, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

So far Dr.Goodman has been the most helpful therapyst I have ever met in my life. I am very glad to have begun this journey with him

Written by K.E. on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

He's so great!

Written by D.A. on Sep 13, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and self esteem

He’s so good. He’s been incredibly perceptive and attentive. Dr. Goodman is an incredibly gracious and kind therapist.

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