- Sleep focused support
- Evidence-informed methods
- Practical coping tools
About Arlene
Dr. Arlene Unger uses practical, evidence-minded therapy to help people handle stress and sleep concerns. She is a California psychologist with three decades of experience. Her approach is straightforward and geared toward day-to-day improvement.
She works with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and trauma. Sleep and eating problems, anger, and relationship strain are also areas she addresses. She integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to shape treatment around each person’s needs.
Dr. Unger draws on a long clinical career and a PhD in clinical psychology to guide sessions. She also brings knowledge from nutrition, wellness, mindfulness, life coaching, and substance abuse work into the process. That background informs practical tools and routines offered in sessions.
Sessions focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings. Typical work includes identifying unhelpful thoughts, building routines that support sleep and mood, practicing short mindfulness exercises, and improving communication. Progress is measured in small, concrete changes.
Getting started begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session. Dr. Unger teaches simple, repeatable techniques and offers written exercises and guided visualizations to reinforce what is learned in session.
How ACT, CBT, and EFT inform online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes that support better sleep and daily routines.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns and to build habits that improve mood, sleep, and coping with panic or intrusive thoughts.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at how emotions shape close connections and communication. It can help people better recognize and express emotions that affect relationships and intimacy.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose strategies that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. This is a team effort that may blend techniques over time to match what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many clients find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits can make it simpler to practice new routines for sleep, stress management, and daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, and sleep and eating problems among other concerns. Relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and career stress are also listed areas of focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and action-oriented, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to create steps clients can try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has a PhD in clinical psychology and about 30 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns. Her work is informed by additional training in nutrition, mindfulness, wellness, coaching, and substance abuse.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is located in California and is listed as CA Psychologist 15383.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.