Wylie Goodman, Retired

4.6 ( 17 reviews )

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Barbara Jortner

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Ratings for Wylie Goodman, Retired

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Wylie was incredibly helpful to me at a time when everything seemed to be falling apart in my life. She was a very patient listener, and would not be afraid to try different approaches over time to see what worked best for me. What still resonates with me is how she would reinforce that my feelings are valid, and not wrong or bad, but also, that it is up to me how to respond to them.

Submitted Feb. 15, 2010

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It has been several years now since working with Wylie, but she was really a source of strength for me when I needed her. Ultimately, I was not able to get to the place I needed in my life in our work together, but she set a solid foundation and taught me invaluable tools that I have taken with me that continue to help me grow. I still think of her and many of her unique and personal techniques regularly and value or time together. I feel that she is very different from most therapists in that she doesn't sit back and say "now how does that make you feel" but instead guides you through your emotions. At times she became impatient or frustrated at my actions or state, which was very hard as a sensitive person. I realized then, and recognize now, it came from a place of truly wanting to see me happy and achieve my dreams. I'm working on it still, but no doubt she helped with that.

Submitted Jan. 23, 2010

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Wylie was very helpful at a time when I felt lost and distressed with my life. She is fabulous and I would highly recommend her.

Submitted Jan. 7, 2010

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Dr. Goodman is the best therapist I have ever had. She came highly recommended to me after trying 3 other therapists; it was obvious early on that she is like no other. She has raised the bar for what a therapist should be, as she employs various techniques to best fit my needs. This could be a meditation session one week or a visualization technique the next. It amazes me how much she can personalize each session, which allows me to leave each week with the necessary tools to navigate through life. Speaking of which, one of the best things about Dr. Goodman is that she gives me "homework" (if I ask for it), where I can become more self-reliant within my own healing. She is amazing - always striking the perfect balance between being supportive and proactive. Highly recommended.

Submitted Dec. 31, 2009

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Wylie and I were not a good fit. I found her style at times judgmental and not very nurturing or compassionate about the challenges I was having. She even missed an appointment of ours after changing our regularly scheduled time and didn't offer a free make-up appointment, only an apology. Overall I was not impressed. Too bad it took 8 months working with her to figure it out.

Submitted May 28, 2009

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Seeing Wylie was hugely helpful. Her office is a supportive, non-judgmental place to find perspective and get guidance on any number of issues. She's easy to talk to and presents concrete, straightforward techniques for dealing with life's challenges. Her approach is rooted in Buddhist principles that I found really accessible.

Submitted Nov. 19, 2007

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This doctor specializes in Buddhist-Oriented Psychology. She has a Psy.D. and has been practicing for over 10 years.

Submitted July 22, 2006


Wylie Goodman, Retired's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Goodman received her M.A. and Psy.D. degrees from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. Since beginning her training in 1990, she has worked at leading hospital and treatment programs around the United States, including Long Island Jewish Medical Center's Hillside Hospital, University of Missouri-Columbia, the Chicago Counseling Center, Maryville Academy Treatment Center, the Child Abuse Unit for Studies, Education, and Service at Illinois Masonic Medical Center, and the University of Chicago’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department. She received her certification in Japanese psychotherapies from the ToDo Institute in Vermont and studied Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with John Kabat-Zinn. From 1996 to 1999, Dr. Goodman served as Director of Family Services for the American Indian Health Service of Chicago, where she created and oversaw prevention, intervention, and treatment programs for the Native American community of Illinois. Dr. Goodman has been featured in articles in Health and Women's Health magazines; spoken at Tibet House; appeared as a guest expert on the Montel Williams Show; led workshops for the Learning Annex and the Victoria Woodhull Center for Ethical Leadership; and co-run relationship workshops for police officers and emergency medical technicians affected by 9/11 for the New York Disaster Crisis Counseling Service. She was the former Health and Medical Editor for HalfthePlanet.com, a Web site for people with disabilities, and has written psychology-related pieces for MediaBistro.com.

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL (Grad. 1997)

Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Teen depression
  • Depression (Major Depressive Disorder)
  • Marriage counseling
  • Complicated grief

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

Other patients have successfully used these insurance providers, please call the Doctor's office to find out if your insurance plan is accepted.
Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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