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.
Professional experience
38 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Coping with grief and loss Depression Executive and professional coaching
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, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Self-love, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Jay Goodman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I have been with Dr Jay Goodman for only a few sessions however, I feel the positive impact of those sessions. He always leaves me with a question or two to ponder throughout the week. It is always helpful and direct to the point.
Dr Jay is kind and understanding; and listens with authentic compassion.
Written on Jun 19, 2026 after therapy with Jay for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Listens and is attentive.
Written on Mar 01, 2026 after therapy with Jay for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
No issues with him, listens to issues you have, understands that some people have minds that are all crossed and complicated.
Written on Feb 27, 2026 after therapy with Jay for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. J. Goodman is an exceptional therapist and truly an outstanding human being. He is attentive, compassionate, and highly intelligent, with an impressive depth of knowledge in clinical mental health. He has helped me through several difficult periods in my life by offering meaningful perspective, steady support, and practical guidance. He has also helped me reconnect with coping skills I already knew while introducing new strategies that have been genuinely helpful. I am deeply grateful for his support and feel incredibly fortunate to have found such a skilled and trustworthy therapist.
Written on Feb 07, 2026 after therapy with Jay for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Goodman listens very well and provides solid, meaningful and actionable feedback.
Written on Dec 12, 2025 after therapy with Jay for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and eating disorders
Dr. Goodman is exactly what you would want for a psychologist. I spent many years wondering if I was getting the right therapy through the right therapist before trying out BetterHelp. It's not that the other therapists weren't good, but there is a clear difference between them and Dr. Jay, where there is no more wondering being done on my end.
Written on Sep 09, 2025 after therapy with Jay for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Goodman brings the value of a long career and a lot of relevant-to-me life experience. He is respectful and active in listening and he picks up everything. You will see that he processes what you tell him in later sessions in very useful and insightful ways. Would recommend as he did help me, a 65 year old recent retiree entering a new phase of life.
Written on Sep 02, 2025 after therapy with Jay for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I have only had one session but in the session i immediately felt comfortable and well listened to. Dr. Goodman is very thorough and kind. I look forward to continuing to see Dr.Goodman.
Written on Jun 24, 2025 after therapy with Jay for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very patient and sincere. Easy to talk to and very insightful.
Written on Apr 25, 2025 after therapy with Jay for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Pleased with my Dr. He’s pleasant and always on time. He’s supportive and cares for my well being.
Written on Dec 19, 2024 after therapy with Jay for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
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
Dr. Goodman has been instrumental in helping me deal with a number of issues that have been building up for years. He is intelligent, kind, patient and thoughtful in his approach. I am extremely grateful to have connected with him.
Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Jay for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Great therapist! Very thorough and always offered clear communication and thought provoking questions , would highly recommend his services !
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Jay for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dr Goodman is an exceptional therapist. His approach allows you to feel at ease. The focus of the session will be on areas where you feel you need guidance or a thought partner. Always professional, thoughtful and flexible.
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Jay for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Goodman has been a huge help to me as I have navigated therapy in support of my addition to alcohol. He’s given me great guidance and given me a few good pushes that I needed to do things important for my well-being.
Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Jay for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
One of the best therapist I came across on this platform
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Jay for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
It’s been a couple weeks but so far I think he’s great.
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Jay for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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