Dr. Arlene Unger, CA Psychologist 15383

Dr. Arlene Unger takes a practical, skills-based approach to therapy that centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She focuses on helping people recognise patterns that get in the way and replace them with workable strategies. Dr. Unger presents treatment in clear steps so people can try new ways of coping between sessions.

She brings three decades of clinical experience from practice in California. That experience covers stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction concerns as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses challenges such as sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, career questions, and coping with life changes.

Her approach blends CBT with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. That mix lets her teach practical thinking and behavior tools, while also attending to emotions and valued direction in life. Sessions usually include skill practice, goal setting, and guided exercises that fit daily routines.

Dr. Unger holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and maintains her credential as CA Psychologist 15383. She also writes guided mindfulness visualization exercises and other brief tools aimed at strengthening day-to-day coping. Her background supports a broad view of recovery and growth rather than a single technique.

People who reach out can expect straightforward talk, concrete exercises, and a focus on usable change. She uses a collaborative style and helps clients select strategies that match their goals and circumstances.

How CBT, ACT and EFT work in online therapy

Dr. Unger uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into short, practical exercises that can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which focuses on clarifying values and learning to accept unpleasant feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps identify and work through strong emotions that affect relationships and intimacy, and it can be useful when feelings feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences rather than prescribing a single method. That means session plans can shift as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues and guided exercises, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, chat works for focused check-ins, and text messaging supports brief coaching or between-session contact. These options make scheduling more flexible and let people fit therapy into busy lives.