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Dr. Donna Goodwin, Psychologist

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Donna is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Donna. View 19 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Hawaii

Recent reviews

Dr. Goodwin has been so helpful, understanding, and reassuring as I grieve the loss of my mom, and create a new path without her. She is also helping me cope with chronic illness and its limitations. I was struggling emotionally, but am much happier now thanks to her many helpful recommendations, including effective meditations. My husband was worried about me, and gifted me with Better Help, and, ultimately, Dr. Goodwin. He says that since I’ve been seeing Dr. Goodwin, I’m more optimistic, sharing hopes and plans for the future, which I had stopped doing. I have found her easy to talk to, and feel comfortable with. I’m really enjoying working with her.

Reviewed September 2024

Dr. Goodwin has been a source of help and comfort for me as I grieve the loss of my mother. She has also given me excellent advice as I cope with chronic illness. I recommend her very highly.

Reviewed April 2024

More about Donna

  • 15 years' experience
  • Female
  • Psychologist

I have been a licensed psychologist for the past 15 years and have enjoyed my work as a military psychologist for the U.S. Navy as well as a private practitioner. My experience includes work with individuals who suffered from all types of depression, anxieties, obsessive-compulsive disorders, traumas, as well as life issues re: race. culture, discrimination, transgender issues, and other issues related to major life changes.

My approaches to therapy include client-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and psychodynamic therapy as well as solution-focused therapy. I support an honest, trusting client-provider relationship to assist clients with their needs.

Reaching out for assistance (therapy) may be a first step in mastering the life changes you may be experiencing, Congratulations on your request for support. I look forward to working with you and offering support to you on your life's journey.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Anger management Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Aging and geriatric issues Cancer Codependency Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues First responder issues Forgiveness Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Multicultural concerns Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-love Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dr. Donna Goodwin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376602730.

  • Psychologist · Hawaii · PSY-965 · Expires June 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Dr. Donna Goodwin

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

19 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Understanding Amazing Helping Recommend Helpful Anxiety Caring Empathetic Grateful

Dr. Goodwin has been so helpful, understanding, and reassuring as I grieve the loss of my mom, and create a new path without her. She is also helping me cope with chronic illness and its limitations. I was struggling emotionally, but am much happier now thanks to her many helpful recommendations, including effective meditations. My husband was worried about me, and gifted me with Better Help, and, ultimately, Dr. Goodwin. He says that since I’ve been seeing Dr. Goodwin, I’m more optimistic, sharing hopes and plans for the future, which I had stopped doing. I have found her easy to talk to, and feel comfortable with. I’m really enjoying working with her.

Reviewed September 2024

Dr. Goodwin has been a source of help and comfort for me as I grieve the loss of my mother. She has also given me excellent advice as I cope with chronic illness. I recommend her very highly.

Reviewed April 2024

Dr. Goodwin is caring, kind, thoughtful and intelligent. Her prompting really has helped me explore deeper issues and understand how my past experiences are influencing my current behaviors. I took a break from Betterhelp for about a year, but when my anxiety flared up again, I immediately sought out Dr. Goodwin. Glad I did!!!

Reviewed May 2023

Dr. Goodwin is truly amazing. She has expertise that she shares with an inspiring degree of empathy and understanding that has helped me for almost a year. I met Dr. Goodwin during a time of multiple painful and scary transitions in my life and with her help I’ve been able to navigate every turn of this winding road, better than I could imagine. She is thoughtful and really helps me identify my core issues as well as guiding me on tools for how to address those issues. My life is infinitely better with Dr. Goodwin as my therapist. I couldn’t be happier to have met her and become her patient. I finally feel seen and heard in ways I didn’t think I ever could be. Her vast knowledge and experience coupled with her ability to meet people where they are, makes her an impeccable person and therapist. I’m so grateful. Thank you, Dr. Goodwin.

Reviewed April 2023

Dr. Goodwin has been invaluable in helping me to ask myself questions that allow me to learn more about myself and prompt me to see things in a new light. She has taught me essential skills to manage my anxiety, shift my mindset, and find peace and contentment even when life gets tough. She is sensitive and understanding, while providing the necessary rationality and reason I need to help combat my old thinking habits. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking to build their emotional skills and intelligence!

Reviewed April 2023

Dr. Goodwin has helped me get through a challenging and transitional time in my life. I appreciate her expertise and insight

Reviewed April 2023

Dr. Goodwin is very empathetic and understanding. I love her "realness" and look forward to working with her each week.

Reviewed November 2022

Dr. Goodwin has been such an instrumental help in me both understand my feelings, anxieties, and mental health, and also crafting skills and techniques to address my concerns and equip me with the ability to more effectively combat those anxious feelings. I’m thankful for how she has helped me demystify my concerns and has helped me approach them in a much better way.

Reviewed November 2022

Dr. Goodwin is amazing. She is attentive, empathetic, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable. She is helping me through the hardest time of my life and I couldn’t be more grateful to her. The tools that she teaches me gets me through my days and help me to be stronger than ever.

Reviewed September 2022

Dr. Goodwin is simply amazing! she has a way of making you feel comfortable enough that you can easily open up and dive deep into your issues. She is extremely eloquent and methodological all while being sympathetic and comforting . There is always a valuable takeaway for me after every session we have and i couldn't ask for more.

Reviewed August 2022

Dr. Goodwin is a vibrant and welcoming energy. She is excellent at deciphering key points from a ramble and she has a way of explaining complexities in a way that is understandable and palatable. I would highly recommend Dr. Goodwin- the best.

Reviewed June 2022

Dr. Goodwin has been so helpful in helping me to find effective ways of managing my anxiety! It’s helped me feel healthier and more regulated, and in control of my emotions. She’s caring, empathetic, and super supportive!

Reviewed June 2022

Amazing

Reviewed June 2022

Dr. Goodwin is a warm, insightful, and experienced therapist. Her aura is comforting, and she has this natural way of making you feel supported, heard, and validated, which is essential in therapy. She was assigned to me as a first choice and I am glad to say that we hit it off right away. She's also helping me in finding my voice, strenght and self-confidence again and knows the right way to guide me according to my needs.

Reviewed May 2022

Donna is amazing, and the journey we’ve embarked on together expanded my horizons like no other therapist made possible before. She is nurturing, caring, attentive, experienced, and has a wide variety of techniques and prior knowledge to help you navigate both the turbulent and calm waters in life. I am so grateful to have connected with her, and would very highly recommend her as an outstanding therapist and psychologist.

Reviewed January 2022

Dr Goodwin has been a great support through a traumatic time. She shows great empathy and understanding while providing helpful advice. I highly recommend her

Reviewed December 2021

Dr. Goodwin is a very good therapist, she listens very well and asks important questions and gives insight when needed.

Reviewed November 2021

Dr. Goodwin does her best when it comes to listening to your needs and pinpointing the issues that you're dealing with. She's a very perceptive person and she does her best to help you get out of the situation that you're in. In a way, she makes you feel at eas when it comes to voicing your issues out and she asks the right questions to make you find the answers that you seek.

Reviewed September 2021

She’s very understanding and easy to speak to.

Reviewed September 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Donna Goodwin offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Donna Goodwin works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Donna Goodwin speak?

Dr. Donna Goodwin speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Donna Goodwin have?

Dr. Donna Goodwin has 15 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Donna Goodwin licensed to practice?

Dr. Donna Goodwin is licensed to practice in Hawaii.

Does Dr. Donna Goodwin accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Dr. Donna Goodwin accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Donna Goodwin offer?

Dr. Donna Goodwin offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. Donna Goodwin?

Dr. Donna Goodwin can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Donna Goodwin?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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