I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 37+ years of professional work experience. I earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a program accredited by the APA (American Psychological Association). I have worked in a variety of settings, including group practices and hospitals. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I have also specialized in working with survivors of suicide, in behavioral medicine/health psychology approaches, as well as embracing Positive Psychology. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
PA Psychologist PS007703L
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Dr. Goodman does a great job challenging me to say what I'm really feeling. He makes me find the truth instead of reacting to old feelings.
Written on Oct 29, 2024 after therapy with Jay for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Dr Goodman is a great listener and always gives me tools and viewpoints to consider. I have gone through many changes in the past few years and with his help they have been positive and productive. I really enjoy talking with him.
Written on Aug 07, 2024 after therapy with Jay for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
One day I woke up and decided enough was enough. My millennial way of approaching life as a full-time working (sometimes traveling) parent, familial stress with aging parents, family rifts, the inherent anxiety…you name it. Sometimes you can’t just put your head down and get to work (alone). My first match was Dr Goodman. I cannot imagine a better scenario. Dr. Goodman is everything I never knew I needed. His presence is calming. He is thought provoking, supportive, always encouraging, never pushy, but still guides you through the bowling bumpers that you need. I love that we work through anecdotes and quotes - they resonate with me. Within weeks, I feel calmer and more centered than I have in years.
Written on Apr 03, 2024 after therapy with Jay for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Goodman is honest and a straight-shooter. He is an expert at summarizing and does a great job of clearing up and re-directing problems.
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Jay for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Great friend and mentor!
Written on Jun 11, 2023 after therapy with Jay for 3 months on issues concerning self esteem, and coaching
I highly recommend Dr. Goodman to anyone who needs both an empathetic listener who tracks your issues and relationships across time and someone who will also help you see where you are contributing to your own problems. He's consistently caring, humorous, and supportive.
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with Jay for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes