Deborah Unger(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, LCSW-C
New York•Massachusetts•Texas
Anxiety - Depression- Relationship issues-Self-esteem- Trauma-Weight loss & management-
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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.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 24 years
AbleTo, Program Therapist
Weill Cornell Medicine, Psychotherapist
Weight Watchers, Weight Loss Coach
Headway, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Teladoc, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Memory Training Centers Of America, Memory Clinician
Weill Cornell Medicine, Problem Solving Therapy, 2015
Wurzweiller School of Social Work, MSW, 2000
Licensure
New York: 091652 - Massachusetts: 125023 - Texas: 108831Languages
EnglishSpecialties
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)
Locations & Hours
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.