Dr. Jay Goodman
Compassionate, experienced psychologist guiding change
PA Psychologist PS007703L Pennsylvania
- Experience
- 38 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Jay
Dr. Jay Goodman brings 38 years of professional experience as a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, holding the credential PA Psychologist PS007703L.
Background and approach
He earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia, an APA-accredited program, and has worked across multiple settings including group practices and hospitals. Over his career he has helped people address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and loss, depression, and has offered coaching and behavioral medicine perspectives.
He adopts an open, nonjudgmental stance to encourage honest sharing of thoughts and feelings, and integrates a range of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, existential and Jungian ideas, and relationship work informed by the Gottman Method. He has also worked with survivors of suicide and incorporated aspects of positive psychology into his practice.
Dr. Goodman frames therapy as a collaborative process that supports clients in pursuing greater fulfillment and meaningful change, guiding each person toward goals that reflect their values and circumstances.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Goodman commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods into his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and to improve day-to-day coping. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping clients explore feelings and values while guiding them toward self-directed growth.He approaches treatment as a collaborative process, recognizing that finding the right therapeutic approach often takes time and adjustment. The therapist and client work together to select methods that match the client’s needs, goals, and personal preferences, with flexibility to combine different approaches as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations while working with a licensed professional.
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Experience
38+ years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English