Deborah Unger
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, LCSW-C
New York, Massachusetts, Texas
Waitlist Online
Updated May 5, 2023
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Specialties & Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Self-esteem
- Trauma
- Weight loss & management
Professional statement
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Sports Performance, Memory Loss, Weight Loss, Substance Abuse, Bereavement, and Career challenges. I am Certified in Problem Solving Therapy (PST).
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Problem Solving Therapy (PST). I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you.
Specialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Weight loss & management - Healthy approaches to weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight; promoting positive body image
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- United Healthcare
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $200 (45min)
- Initial session: $250 (60min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week
Therapist's note
Insurance accepted for New York only.
Location(s)
Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon Please inquire about hours
- Tue Please inquire about hours
- Wed Please inquire about hours
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- Sat Please inquire about hours
- Sun Please inquire about hours
Online Sessions (Massachusetts)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon Please inquire about hours
- Tue Please inquire about hours
- Wed Please inquire about hours
- Thu Please inquire about hours
- Fri Please inquire about hours
- Sat Please inquire about hours
- Sun Please inquire about hours
Online Sessions (Texas)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 7:00AM - 8:00 AM CST
- Tue Please inquire about hours
- Wed Please inquire about hours
- Thu Please inquire about hours
- Fri Please inquire about hours
- Sat Please inquire about hours
- Sun Please inquire about hours
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 23 years
AbleTo, Program Therapist, 2021 - Present
Headway, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 2021 - Present
Teladoc, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 2015 - Present
Weill Cornell Medicine, Psychotherapist, 2014 - 2019
Weight Watchers, Weight Loss Coach, 2014 - 2017
Memory Training Centers Of America, Memory Clinician, 2013 - 2015
Weill Cornell Medicine, Problem Solving Therapy, 2015
Wurzweiller School of Social Work, MSW, 2000
Licensure
New York: 091652
Massachusetts: 125023
Texas: 108831
Languages
English