Dr. Arlene Unger

Dr. Arlene Unger uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and life transitions. She is a California psychologist with three decades of experience. Her style is straightforward and collaborative, focusing on skills people can use between sessions to feel steadier day to day.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address problems like panic, insomnia, substance use, and low self-esteem. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and notice what works. That approach also guides work on relationship strain, communication problems, and intimacy concerns.

Dr. Unger’s background includes a PhD in clinical psychology and a mix of additional trainings in areas such as nutrition, mindfulness, life coaching, and substance abuse support. Her writing includes several mindfulness visualization books and articles for people seeking simple practices to reduce tension. Her credential is CA Psychologist 15383 and she practices in California.

People come to her for help with grief, career shifts, ADHD challenges, compulsive behaviors, or coping after trauma. She focuses on clear steps that make everyday life more manageable and on building consistent coping habits. Her work also addresses guilt, forgiveness, isolation, and rebuilding self-worth.

Contact typically begins by using the site’s Start Therapy flow and completing a short matching questionnaire. That leads to scheduling based on therapist availability and then to regular sessions tailored to each person’s needs.

How ACT, CBT, and EFT inform online care

The therapist uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thinking and behavior patterns, test helpful alternatives, and learn concrete coping skills for anxiety, panic, and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and willingness to accept difficult thoughts while moving toward a meaningful life goal. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand strong emotions and improve how they express needs and connect with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals, preferences, and what you’ve tried before, then suggest which methods to try first. Clients and therapist adjust the plan as progress is made so the approach stays useful and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy schedule, keeping check-ins short on high-stress days, or avoiding travel time. If you need a quieter or lower-bandwidth option, mention that during scheduling so the therapist can recommend what will work best.