Dr. Kim Goodale, Psy.D.

“I strive to help each patient find their own path towards health and wellness in a supportive and collaborative environment. My goal is to empower each person to make positive changes, whether they be physical, emotional, mental, social, or behavioral.” -Dr. Goodale's Mission Statement Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task! Let me share a little bit about myself so that you can decide if I may be a good "fit" for you... I grew up in the Portland area with a passion to explore the mental and emotional aspects of health at an early age. Raised in an athletic family of competitive swimmers, health and fitness became a natural part of daily existence. Wanting to combine my interests and values, I decided to work with the mind-body connection through a health psychology model. Staying true to my roots, I attended undergraduate school at Oregon State University and obtained a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University in 2005. With over 15 years of experience, I remain passionate about helping others improve stress/anxiety, depression, PTSD, pain management, weight management, smoking cessation, adjustment to medical conditions, and a host of other factors impacting a person’s quality of life. I am also experienced in psychological evaluations including diagnostic, cognitive, and neuropsychological evaluations. Examples include evaluations to clarify a mental health diagnosis, ADHD evaluations, and assessing changes in cognitive functioning related to medical or psychological conditions. I use an integrative approach to therapy, which allows for flexibility to adapt the treatment to fit each individual patient’s needs. I have a strong background in cognitive behavioral therapy, which is often a preferred therapeutic approach in the treatment of various health conditions. Other treatment methods may include insight-oriented therapy, solution focused approaches, or acceptance and commitment therapy. In my personal time, I strive to pursue my own well-being with attempts to balance work with leisure interests such as running, cycling, baking, socializing with family and friends, and cheering on my kids in their own sports endeavors.