Arlene K Unger, PhD

Specialties

Feelings are connected to our beliefs which in turn affect our actions and attitudes. As a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Wellness Coach I know that it is difficult to just observe our feelings without judging them. Having an uncluttered mind takes practice too and is not always a do it-​yourself project. The key to managing our emotions or thoughts is to witness how they percolate and dissipate instead of getting too caught up in them. I’ve spent over 25 years showing my patients how to listen, educate and support. themselves before over reacting. I also understand that each person’s needs are unique to them. In my practice I empower my patients to help them help themselves which has been the cornerstone of my success as a therapist.

History

Established in 1983.

My generic private practice began in Palo Alto and Santa Clara, California. Initially I specialized in employee assistance, mediation and recovery issues. In 2003 I moved my practice to Dana Point, California and established the Center For Empowerment located in the Dana Point Plaza. This is also a general practice for all ages and now has expaned to include impulse, stress, mood, weight and lifestyle management. The location is housed in a Medical/​Professional building convenient to PCH and the 5 Freeway.

Meet the Business Owner

Arlene U.

Business Owner

Arlene Unger, PhD Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Wellness Coach in Dana Point, CA, and online as well. Holds additional certifications in sports psychology, nutrition, executive, life, and wellness/​health coaching, substance abuse, employee assistance, and others. Dr. Unger is a master teleseminar lecturer, cruise enrichment speaker, and heads up an online consumer self-​help website www​.realpsy​ch​so​lu​tions​.com with her spouse Stefan Unger, PhD. The site is now carrying her new book «Presence of Mind: Mindful Affirmations» and more than fifteen articles by her, plus many additional materials from other qualified authors, both free and for-​sale. In addition to her busy practice, she offers empowerment, life fitness and mental rejuvenation tools to her online clients. Known for her upbeat lectures and countless articles on healthy lifestyles, Arlene is also nutritional and lifestyle consultant for two local spas.