Dr. Jay Goodman, PA Psychologist
Calm, experienced psychologist guiding practical change
Details
| Name | Dr. Jay Goodman |
|---|---|
| Credentials | PA Psychologist |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 38 |
About Jay
Dr. Jay Goodman is a licensed Pennsylvania psychologist with nearly four decades of professional experience. He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and brings a steady, practical presence to sessions.
He has worked in hospitals and group practice settings. Those experiences shaped a straightforward, down-to-earth approach to common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, grieving, and relationship strain. He also incorporates coaching when people want focused, goal-oriented support.
Background and approach
In the therapy room he aims to create an open space where clients can say what they think and feel without judgment. He listens closely and helps people notice patterns in their stories. That clarity often points to small, doable steps forward.
Dr. Goodman combines Narrative ideas with client-centered care and cognitive behavioral techniques. He uses these approaches to help people reframe painful beliefs, try new actions, and make sense of loss or life transitions.
He also brings experience with aging and geriatric concerns, cancer and hospice issues, blended family dynamics, and fatherhood topics. People often come for help with codependency, communication problems, infidelity, loneliness, finding life purpose, or coping after disasters. With 38 years of work behind him, he focuses on steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.
If someone wants a calm, thoughtful guide, he offers collaborative support to move toward clearer choices and better day-to-day living.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief among the things Jay works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coaching
- 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
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jay among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jay among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Jay among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Jay among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Jay among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jay among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Jay among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jay directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jay directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Using Narrative and Practical Methods Online
Dr. Goodman often uses Narrative Therapy to help people revisit the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. That approach helps identify unhelpful themes in a life story and open space for new meanings. He pairs this with Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting each person where they are so goals can grow from the client's own priorities.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then recommend ways to combine narrative exploration, supportive listening, and CBT-style strategies. The plan evolves through conversation and practical feedback so clients stay in control of change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual connection, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for brief check-ins, and messaging suits ongoing reflection between scheduled meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel routines while keeping focus on steady, usable progress.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Dr. Goodman helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and life purpose questions. He also addresses topics like aging issues, cancer and hospice concerns, blended family dynamics, fatherhood, codependency, and isolation.
What is his general therapy style?
He blends Narrative perspectives with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral tools. Sessions focus on understanding personal stories, testing new behaviors, and finding practical ways to change day-to-day routines.
How much experience does he have?
He has 38 years of professional work in a range of settings including hospitals and group practices. That background informs a steady, practical approach to common life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Pennsylvania Psychologist, listed as PA Psychologist PS007703L, and practices from Pennsylvania. He earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for remote work?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are arranged for clients within applicable regions and licensing rules.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules. These options let people choose shorter check-ins or longer face-to-face style conversations.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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