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IL Psychologist 071008898

Dr. Daniel Goldberg, IL Psychologist 071008898

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Family, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesMotivational Interviewing and Psychodynamic Therapy
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About Daniel

Dr. Daniel Goldberg blends psychodynamic insight with goal-oriented work to help clients gain clarity about recurring patterns and their effects.

Background and approach

He uses a reflective, exploratory stance to uncover how past experiences and internal dynamics influence present choices, while integrating motivational techniques to encourage practical steps toward change. Dr.

Goldberg’s practice emphasizes helping people recognize the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so they can interrupt unhelpful cycles and make more deliberate decisions. His background includes focused work across mood and anxiety conditions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

He brings three years of documented professional experience as an Illinois licensed psychologist and offers a warm, attentive presence that centers clients’ goals and pace. Sessions address issues such as depression, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and broader personality and mood disorders, with additional attention to aging, attachment, impulsivity, and isolation.

Dr. Goldberg welcomes clients in Illinois who prefer a reflective yet action-oriented approach to mental health.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Dr. Goldberg uses psychodynamic therapy to explore how early relationships and recurring internal patterns influence current feelings and behaviors; this approach helps clients trace the origins of repeating problems and develop deeper self-understanding. He also uses motivational interviewing, a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps people resolve ambivalence and build momentum for practical changes in daily life.

Finding the right method is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to identify which approach - insight-oriented exploration or motivational strategies for change - best matches their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjustments are made as therapy progresses to maintain a good fit.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and to continue work on mood, anxiety, relationship, trauma-related, and attention-related concerns from home or another convenient location. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques across formats to support steady progress and practical problem-solving while honoring clients’ pacing and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
The practice focuses on a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, bipolar mood issues, and ADHD. Additional areas of attention include mood and personality disorders, impulsivity, and isolation.
What kind of therapeutic approach is used in sessions?
Sessions draw on psychodynamic therapy to explore how past experiences shape current patterns, alongside motivational interviewing to support practical change and goal-setting. The combined approach aims to increase insight while encouraging actionable steps.
How much professional experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has three years of documented clinical experience practicing as a psychologist. That experience is applied to work with mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and relationship concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He is licensed in Illinois and practices there under the license IL Psychologist 071008898. Services are offered to clients located within that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted. Availability is focused on clients within Illinois who communicate in English.
What session formats are offered for therapy?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options are available to accommodate different preferences and scheduling needs.
How does billing and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client’s location and the therapist’s current fee structure.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability. The process is designed to match needs and preferences before beginning sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPersonality disorders

Therapeutic approaches

Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

What Daniel can help with

Dr. Daniel Goldberg works with clients on family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and depression.

Daniel works with clients through the challenges of quarantine and to identify effective ways to manage their moods and anxiety.

How Daniel approaches therapy

Daniel's clinical approaches include Motivational Interviewing and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Daniel is an IL Psychologist 071008898 practicing in Illinois, with 3 years of clinical experience.