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CA Psychologist 15383

Dr. Arlene Unger, CA Psychologist 15383

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Arlene

Dr. Arlene Unger brings a decades-long practice grounded in evidence-based psychotherapy and practical skills-building.

Background and approach

She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with emotionally focused perspectives to help people weather stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and the many complications that accompany life transitions. Her approach emphasizes building coping skills, clarifying values, and identifying realistic steps toward change so day-to-day living becomes more manageable.

Across a 30-year career in California, Dr. Unger has worked with a wide range of concerns including relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar, eating and sleep difficulties, and challenges tied to self-esteem, isolation, and career direction.

She also lists ADHD among her focus areas. She holds the credential CA Psychologist 15383 and integrates coaching and mindfulness tools alongside psychotherapy to tailor support to each person’s needs.

Dr. Unger offers flexible contact options including text, phone, and video sessions, and encourages a collaborative process that begins with a short intake to match goals and availability.

Her style aims to be practical and compassionate, helping clients take the first steps toward meaningful change.

Integrating ACT, CBT, and Emotion-Focused Work Online

Dr. Unger often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present, which can help with stress, life transitions, and chronic struggles. CBT targets the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depressive patterns, panic symptoms, and problematic habits.

She also brings emotionally focused ideas into sessions to help clients explore attachment-related patterns and improve communication and intimacy. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process in which the therapist and client consider goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life; adjustments and combinations of methods are common as therapy progresses.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide practical flexibility for fitting therapy into a busy life. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and try different session styles to find what works best for individual needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Her practice covers stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, and other areas including ADHD, trauma, and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and emotionally focused work to build coping skills and help clients clarify values.
What is her professional background?
She brings 30 years of clinical experience and integrates coaching, mindfulness, and practical interventions alongside psychotherapy.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She practices in California and holds the credential CA Psychologist 15383.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Her practice is conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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

What Arlene can help with

Dr. Arlene Unger works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and depression.

How Arlene approaches therapy

Arlene's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT).

Experience and training

Arlene is a CA Psychologist 15383 practicing in California, with 30 years of clinical experience.