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Online therapist

Casey Unger

Practical, direct counseling for everyday struggles

Credentials
LPC
Experience
30 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Casey

Casey Unger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three decades of experience in mental health care. She focuses on practical help for people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, and other life challenges.

In a first session she asks clear questions to understand who a person is and what shaped their beliefs. The goal is to map a path forward that feels doable and concrete.

Background and approach

Casey trained in environments ranging from public mental health to inpatient psychiatric settings. She has also worked in assessments, crisis intervention, anger management, and employee assistance. Her background gives her experience noticing patterns and connecting events to behavior and feelings.

Her main clinical tools include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thought patterns, and Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on small, practical changes. She blends these approaches with a direct, approachable style so people can learn to reframe thinking and take steady steps toward their goals.

Casey says she understands what it feels like to be marginalized or overlooked, and she often connects well with people who feel thrown away or hard to reach. She aims to be down-to-earth in sessions and treats clients as equals rather than authority figures. She offers telephonic and televideo sessions and works to make remote care feel as personal as in-person meetings.

Note that she provides individual counseling only and does not accept clients through CVS/Aetna EAP because of a conflict of interest.

Approach-driven care you can access remotely

Casey commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in remote sessions. CBT helps people notice and change the automatic negative thoughts that fuel anxiety, depression, or unhelpful reactions. It is useful when someone wants concrete tools to reframe thinking and change behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical steps and existing strengths, aiming to create forward momentum quickly and build on what already works.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they test methods and adjust the plan so the work fits the client’s life and needs rather than following a fixed script.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling busy schedules or mobility limits. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text messaging can help keep momentum between sessions. These options make it easier to keep consistent contact and to try strategies in real life while getting timely feedback.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Casey help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar-related concerns, ADHD, and a range of related topics listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and down-to-earth. Expect clear questions, pattern-spotting, and help turning small steps into lasting change.
How long has she been practicing?
She has worked in mental health since 1994 and has been a licensed professional counselor since 2002, bringing about 30 years of experience.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, TX LPC 17991, and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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