Dr. Tessa Goodman, DO, NY | Psychiatrist

About Dr. Tessa Goodman

Focus areas

Anxiety

Medication Management

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Geriatric Counselling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Tessa Goodman

Tessa Goodman, DO, earned her Bachelor of Science Honors degree in neuroscience and animal behavior from Cornell University and a Master’s in Education through the NYC Teaching Fellows Program. She completed medical school at NYIT COM and psychiatry residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, followed by a Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at Cornell Medical Center. She served as a faculty member on the inpatient psychiatry service at Cornell Medical Center and later as administrative psychiatrist overseeing the Telepsychiatry Consultation Liaison service at Cornell and Columbia Medical Centers for over five years. Dr. Goodman prides herself on being a warm, kind, and supportive provider. She has expertise in psychopharmacology and is a published textbook author on medication management. She practices psychiatry using evidence-based medicine and values open communication, creating a safe space where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Dr. Goodman takes time to thoroughly understand each patient’s history, concerns, and goals. She develops individualized care plans, thinks creatively about treatment options, and works collaboratively with patients to meet their unique needs and achieve meaningful progress.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Depression

Geriatric Counselling

Medication Management

Postpartum Depression

Anxiety

Depression

Geriatric Counselling

Medication Management

Education and background

Practice names

Talkiatry

Board certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Geriatric Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

Medical School - NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Suny Downstate Medical Center: Sadock James MD, Residency in Psychiatry
Cornell Medical Center, Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry
NYC Teaching Fellows Program, Master's in Education
Cornell University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1770999278

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What practice does Dr. Tessa Goodman work with?

Dr. Tessa Goodman works with Talkiatry.

Which board certifications does Dr. Tessa Goodman have?

Dr. Tessa Goodman is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), and Geriatric Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).