I am Casey , Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been in the mental health field since 1994 and licensed since 2002.
My experience ranges from working with the chronically mentally ill in public mental health, private practice, inpatient psychiatric, diagnostics/assessment, crisis intervention, anger management, and employee assistance.
My primary approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the effectiveness it has in pointing out negative thought patterns. I also love to use Solution-Focused Therapy as well.
Through CBT I can help you see unconscious schemas that are leading you to do what you do, where they came from, how they developed, and ultimately how to become your own therapist reframing and moving forward on your own.
I love working with all individuals but feel that I have a specific skill in understanding people who feel thrown away, bullied, and/or marginalized in society. Historically, I have always done very well with people that no one else seems to be able to help or reach.
In your first session you can expect to have me ask questions of you so I can understand who you are, where you come from, what has shaped your beliefs and perceptions, and to ultimately plot a course for something better.
Most people are nervous and do not know what to expect so what I will say is we will just talk. While I do happen to be licensed, I am human, equal, and not above anyone.
I will make telephonic/televideo therapy every bit as personal as face to face.
I am also very analytical and able to see/put together patterns, diagnoses, and have an excellent ability to "turn on the windshield wipers in the rain" for my clients.
As a result of surviving my own trauma as well as being a survivor of a disaster, I realize that one event in anyone's lives can reverse the side of the desk they are sitting on.
There is always that one event(s) that can put the counselor into the position of the client as well and shows our vulnerability as humans.
I make it a point to come across as approachable and not superior and I am VERY responsive to my clients. .
Also finally, please note: If you are covered under CVS/Aetna EAP then please choose another therapist as I am unable to accept these clients due to a conflict of interest.
Also please note, due to time constraints, that I am only doing individual counseling and not couple's counseling.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Avoidant personality, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
TX LPC 17991
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Casey Unger. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Really in tune with what I'm saying and great about reading between the lines to help me figure out a direction. I think this is the first time I've might have found the right one for therapy!
Written on Nov 11, 2024 after therapy with Casey for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Has helped me puzzle me out and learn new things about me. Ive learned who i am and learning to be better
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Casey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue,
Casey is patient, caring, and understanding. She has helped me with the problems that I have brought to sessions. I highly recommend her as a therapist.
Written on Aug 17, 2024 after therapy with Casey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
I am enjoying my progress and I feel heard and seen. I feel like she knows how to guide me and I am excited for the future
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Casey for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd