Dr. Arlene Unger , CA Psychologist 15383

Dr. Arlene Unger is a licensed psychologist in California with 30 years of clinical experience and a PhD in Clinical Psychology - a doctoral degree focused on assessing and treating mental health concerns. She brings a broad, integrative background that includes training in Cognitive Behavioral methods, Acceptance and Commitment approaches, and Emotional Brain Training, and she holds certifications in nutrition, wellness, mindfulness, life coaching, and substance abuse.

Her work supports people across the lifespan who are facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, grief, depression, trauma, parenting struggles, and issues related to identity and intimacy. She aims to help clients develop practical coping skills for immediate life challenges as well as longer-term strategies for resilience and recovery. Drawing on evidence-informed tools and mindfulness practices, she helps clients identify goals, explore values, and take steps toward meaningful change.

Dr. Unger has authored seven mindfulness visualization exercise books and has written articles on related topics. Her clinical approach emphasizes collaboration - helping each person find the interventions that fit their needs, strengths, and life circumstances. She is licensed in California (CA Psychologist 15383).

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Dr. Arlene Unger uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts or feelings without getting stuck in them, and take committed action toward what matters - it is often useful for anxiety, life transitions, and persistent stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, teaching practical skills to change those patterns and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and other concerns. Emotionally-Focused techniques can also be integrated to strengthen relationships and process attachment-related experiences when relevant.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Unger works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions to meet real-world needs.

Online therapy with Dr. Unger can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice new skills in daily life while working with a licensed professional.