Dr. Arlene Unger, CA Psychologist 15383

Dr. Arlene Unger is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 15383) with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulty, grief, depression, anger, and related concerns. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage emotions and daily demands.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to address thoughts, feelings, and patterns that keep problems active. That can mean learning new ways to respond when anger flares, changing the stories people tell themselves about setbacks, or practicing exercises that reduce physical tension.

Her background includes a PhD in Clinical Psychology and work in areas such as mindfulness, wellness, life coaching, and substance abuse. She has written mindfulness visualization exercise books and articles that outline short, usable practices people can try between sessions.

In sessions she aims for clear, practical steps. Conversations often include concrete behavioral strategies, short guided exercises, and ways to track progress. People leave with actions they can use at work, at home, and during stressful moments.

To begin, the process involves a brief questionnaire and scheduling an initial meeting. The therapist asks about current challenges, past patterns, and what a reasonable first step would look like. Follow-up work builds on skills learned in early sessions.

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