David

Dr David Goldberg

Clinical Psychologist

“I am a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst with over 20 years of clinical experience. I primarily work with adults and adolescents. In a world that often feels fast-paced and fragmented, I view therapy as a vital space to slow down and reclaim a sense of genuine experience. My practice is grounded in the belief that our struggles are not just isolated symptoms, but are deeply woven into our personal histories and the social worlds we inhabit. I work collaboratively with my patients to move beyond sterile labels, focusing instead on 'poiesis'—the creative act of developing new meanings and possibilities for your life. Together, we explore the 'not-knowing' and the 'opacity' of the human experience to foster a more profound sense of freedom and aliveness.”

About Me

With over 20 years of clinical experience, I help adults and adolescents navigate complex feelings and find deeper understanding. As a psychoanalyst, I guide clients to explore long-standing patterns and unconscious influences shaping their lives. We work together to make sense of challenges. My approach offers a consistent, thoughtful space, well-suited for those seeking profound, lasting personal growth.

Approach

Individuals are often unaware of the many factors that determine their emotions and behavior. My approach fosters self-awareness. By better understanding their perceptions about themselves and others, as well as how important experiences have influenced them, clients can change the way they see themselves and the world. They can make informed choices about the way they conduct their present and future lives. My approach is especially suited to getting to the root of long standing maladaptive problems and patterns.
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Basic Information

Services

I work with anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief and loss among others.

Services Offered:

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    Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

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    Psychoanalysis

    An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.

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    Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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    Control Issues

    A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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    Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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Professional Title:

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    Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Qualifications

Alliant International University

Registrations

American Psychological Association (APA)

Clinical Psychologist

Memberships

American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA)

Graduate Member

Service Area

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Birmingham, Alabama

United States