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Dr. Arlene Unger

Dr. Arlene Unger

CA Psychologist 15383

Therapist · California · 30+ years of experience

Experienced psychologist focused on practical change

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  • 30 years experience
  • CA Psychologist 15383
  • Evidence informed methods

About Arlene

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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Credentials

California

Languages

English

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.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
CA Psychologist 15383
Languages
English
License (California)
Psychologist · No. 15383
NPI
1508961863

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Unger help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, and related issues such as sleep and eating problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on skills you can try between appointments and on tracking what helps in everyday life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 30 years of experience working in clinical psychology settings and private practice.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed as CA Psychologist 15383 and practices in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking by following the Start Therapy process and checking available formats during scheduling.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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