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Dr. Arlene Unger

CA Psychologist 15383

Dr. Arlene Unger , CA Psychologist 15383

Therapist in California

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About Arlene

Dr. Arlene Unger brings thirty years of clinical experience to her work supporting people through life transitions, loss, and chronic stress. She works with adults and families across the lifespan, offering practical coping tools for immediate challenges as well as guidance for longer-term recovery from early trauma, grief, and substance-related concerns. Her background blends training in Cognitive Behavioral approaches, Emotional Brain Training, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, allowing her to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.

She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology, which is a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, and she is a licensed psychologist in California (CA Psychologist 15383). In addition, she has certifications in nutrition, wellness, mindfulness, life coaching, and substance abuse, which inform a holistic approach to wellbeing that addresses behavior, emotions, and lifestyle factors. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, skill-building, and mindfulness-based exercises to help clients regain balance and move toward meaningful goals.

Dr. Unger is also the author of seven mindfulness visualization exercise books and has written numerous articles available at http://drarleneunger@com. She integrates evidence-informed techniques with real-world coaching to help people manage anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career stress, and issues related to identity and intimacy.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take committed actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be especially helpful for stress, life transitions, and patterns of avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it offers concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood problems, and coping with daily challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on emotional experience and attachment patterns, helping individuals and partners identify and transform relationship-related dynamics to improve connection and intimacy.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Unger works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. That collaborative assessment guides treatment planning and lets the therapist adjust techniques over time to fit what is most effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into a busy schedule or to access care from different locations. These formats can support continuity of care and provide multiple ways for clients to engage with therapists and practice new skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dr. Arlene Unger have?

Dr. Arlene Unger has 30 years of experience.

Is Dr. Arlene Unger a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds these credentials: CA Psychologist 15383. License details: CA Psychologist 15383.

In which languages does Dr. Arlene Unger provide therapy?

Dr. Arlene Unger provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Arlene Unger located?

Dr. Arlene Unger is located in California.

How can I work with Dr. Arlene Unger as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Arlene Unger through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Arlene Unger work with international clients?

Dr. Arlene Unger does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Arlene Unger cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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