The Help and Expertise that You Deserve
Online therapy for clients in Washington, Oregon, and Nevada.
Welcome! I’m Dr. Mike Unger, a licensed psychologist with twenty years of counseling experience. I specialize in addressing anxiety and mood-related concerns utilizing therapeutic approaches supported by research. Mindfulness and self-compassion practices are often integrated into therapy to support increased self-awareness and self-acceptance.
Clients that tend to benefit the most from my approach often struggle with excessive worry, rumination, self-judgment, irritability, low mood/motivation as well as increased stress due to relationship, work, academic or health related concerns. In therapy you will learn effective coping strategies, empowering you to make changes that will improve the quality of your life.
Generalized Anxiety and Panic
Worry that is excessive and feels out of your control. There is often a chronic sense of restlessness and difficulty relaxing. Physical symptoms such as nausea, difficulty breathing and racing heart may occur.
Areas of Specialization
Irritability/Anger Management
Becoming easily triggered and agitated by situations that most people would find mildly stressful. The distress often has an impact on relationships and ability to function in meaningful areas of life.
Depression
Symptoms include low mood and motivation, fatigue, significant changes in eating and sleeping patterns, feelings of worthlessness and guilt and there may be suicidal ideation. In the United States approximately 10% of the adult population is diagnosed with MDD each year.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Experiencing or witnessing an extremely distressing event. Some symptoms include nightmares, flashbacks, repetitive thoughts as well as avoidance of anything associated with the event.
Improving Relationships and Communication Skills
Many people seek therapy to address relationship concerns, improve communication skills and improve their ability to connect with others.
Social Anxiety
Significant fear of being judged and embarrassed in social situations. The anxiety often leads to distress in social situations and avoiding social events.
Adjustment and Life Transition Issues
Significant changes such as starting college, getting married or divorced, employment changes can all be stressful. Therapy provides a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings throughout the transition.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessions are repetitive, unwanted and intrusive thoughts or images. Compulsions are repetitive rituals or mental acts that serve to alleviate anxiety but are not effective in the long term.
Sleep Difficulties
Increased anxiety and stress often contributes to difficulty with falling asleep as well as frequent waking during the night. Therapy helps to reset the sleep/wake cycle through sleep hygiene strategies and practices.
“Dr. Mike Unger is an outstanding therapist. He’s a good listener, not judgmental, and highly skilled.”
— CURRENT CLIENT