Find A Psychologist in Portland, CT.

Hi, I'm Dr. Dave Russell. I am a psychologist who specializes in intensive counseling and coaching focused on getting to the root and core of your problems. Instead of the traditional 45-minutes-once-a-week talk therapy model, we use 90-minute and 3-HOUR SESSIONS to help you achieve up to 3 months of therapy in each session. So even if you have been in regular talk therapy for months or years without getting to the core, you have an alternative. You need to know that - with the right help and some hard work - you can get rid of your emotional baggage so completely that you will not be able to get yourself upset about your worst memory, your most challenging situation or your most sensitive issue - no matter how hard you try.

I have a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in addition to my doctorate in Psychology. I trained at MGH/Harvard Medical School in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Medicine, and Psychodynamic theories. I spent 13 years doing education and training in order to become the most effective psychologist. I practice psychotherapy, conduct psychological evaluations and work with Physicians who are experiencing burn-out or are dealing with a malpractice lawsuit. I also supervise various clinicians in their practice of psychotherapy.

A seasoned Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience, Dr. Goldstein has cultivated an individualized, collaborative approach with his clients. Working with Dr. Goldstein can help clients achieve the ultimate goal of living a fulfilling, enriched life. Whether the path to this life is grounded in alleviating depression, diminishing anxiety and stress, managing anger effectively, reducing conflict in relationships, improving work performance, addressing the negative impact of alcohol and/or drugs, or enduring and progressing through grief and loss, Dr. Goldstein creates a warm, trusting, client-centered therapy environment within which his clients can achieve their goals.

As a clinical psychologist, I provide both psychotherapy and psychological testing. Because much information on psychotherapy is on this website, I will describe the testing. Psychological testing is an efficient way to gain a better understanding of yourself or your child. The type of testing I conduct includes: ADHD/ADD, personality (to gain an understanding of yourself to enhance therapy), gastric bipass and lapband readiness, readiness for fertility treatments/surrogacy, gifted evaluations, fitness for duty, IQ, and other mental health concerns (i.e., depression, schizophrenia).