Dr. Jay Goodman
Compassionate psychologist with decades of experience
PA Psychologist Pennsylvania
- Experience
- 38 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Jay
Dr. Jay Goodman is a Pennsylvania psychologist with decades of experience helping people manage stress, worry, grief, relationship pain, and depression.
Background and approach
He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and brings 38 years of clinical work to his practice. Dr.
Goodman aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can start feeling steadier sooner. He creates a calm space where people can talk through what matters to them.
Sessions focus on clear goals, real-life skills, and moments of reflection that help people make changes between meetings. He uses conversational, down-to-earth language so complex feelings become easier to name.
Dr. Goodman draws on several approaches to fit different problems.
He blends client-centered listening with hands-on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to address patterns of thought and behavior. He also integrates ideas from the Gottman Method when relationship issues are central to a person's concerns.
His work also explores meaning and identity through existential and Jungian perspectives when people want to examine life purpose or long-standing personal patterns. He has experience supporting those facing serious medical issues, end-of-life concerns, and the stress of caregiving.
In practical terms, Dr. Goodman offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging for ongoing contact.
Sessions are provided in English, and services are offered within Pennsylvania. He encourages a collaborative approach where goals and methods are shaped together.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Dr. Goodman uses the Gottman Method as one tool to address relationship patterns, focusing on communication skills, repairing conflict, and rebuilding connection in day-to-day interactions. Client-Centered Therapy guides sessions with empathic listening and respect, helping people feel heard while they decide their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical steps to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and depression.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try different methods, and adjust as progress and preferences become clear. This means sessions can shift over time to match what actually helps.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging, giving flexibility for different needs. Video lets people work face-to-face when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around a busy life.
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Experience
38+ years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English