About Daniel
Dr. Daniel Goldberg blends psychodynamic perspective with practical, goal-focused work to help people understand repeating patterns in their lives. He listens carefully and helps clients name thoughts and behaviors that get in the way.
Daniel is based in Illinois and practices as an IL Psychologist (071008898). He aims to make therapy straightforward and useful. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person and move at a pace they set.
Background and approach
Daniel helps people notice decisions and reactions that produce unwanted results, then tries simpler ways to respond. People come with many concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, anger, relationship strain, attention challenges, and mood disorders. He also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and big life changes.
He works with issues related to aging, attachment, impulsivity, isolation, and personality or intellectual disability when those concerns are present. His approach balances understanding from the past with practical steps in the present. That can mean talking about how early relationships shaped current patterns, then setting small goals to change daily habits.
Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help building motivation and taking manageable steps. With three years of documented experience in this practice context, he focuses on steady progress rather than quick fixes. Sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.
How psychodynamic work and motivational interviewing fit online therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on relating present difficulties to past patterns and relationships. Online sessions can recreate a thoughtful space to talk about how early experiences shape current feelings and behavior, and to notice recurring ways of reacting. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused approach that helps people build their own reasons to change. It works well when someone wants to increase motivation for steps like managing anxiety, changing habits, or coping with life transitions.Figuring out the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adapt based on what helps most. That collaboration helps match psychodynamic insight or motivational strategies to each person's needs and preferences.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier for short check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, send updates, or have therapy without being on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and changing routines.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
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