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Brian Goonan

Psychologist
30 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Stress management, Men's issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I view therapy as a collaborative process that supports you in becoming someone you genuinely respect and feel proud of. Meaningful change begins with curiosity, honesty, and the willingness to explore patterns in thoughts, behaviors, and relationships that may no longer be serving you.

My approach to therapy

In our work together, we’ll look at how past experiences and long-held beliefs may contribute to current challenges, while also identifying strengths and internal resources that may be underused. We’ll focus on what’s happening in your present life, stressors, obstacles, and opportunities, and develop practical strategies that support greater fulfillment and balance. Together, we’ll also clarify realistic, values-driven goals so you can move forward with intention rather than regret.

What you can expect from me

My approach is thoughtful, supportive, and growth-oriented. Therapy isn’t just about temporary relief; it’s about understanding patterns, increasing self-awareness, and building healthier ways of relating to yourself and others so that lasting change feels both achievable and meaningful.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    30 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Emory University
  • License type
    LP (Licensed Psychologist) (Connecticut), Psychologist (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Men's issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anger management
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Positive Psychology, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Behavioral Activation (BA), Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Parent Management Training (PMT), Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Attachment Based, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English