Magdelena Unger

Magdelena Unger is a Minnesota LICSW with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults and couples on concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and depression. Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and struggles around life purpose and money. Her style begins with pinpointing what is happening and understanding the reasons behind patterns of feeling and behavior. She uses focused diagnostic sessions when needed to identify symptom patterns. After assessment, she and the client create a clear, practical plan that breaks larger concerns into manageable steps. Sessions can include goal-oriented individual work, couples therapy, and psychoeducation to build skills for everyday life. She also offers short-term crisis care and safety planning after recent crises. For people coping with loss, she provides comprehensive supports including psychological autopsy reports when appropriate. Magdelena emphasizes pacing that fits each person. Conversations identify small, achievable changes aimed at reducing overwhelm and improving day-to-day functioning. She includes practical tools and teaching alongside talk therapy to help clients apply what they learn between sessions. Starting is described as a shared process. If someone is unsure where to begin, she works with them to decide whether a diagnostic session, individual therapy, or couples work is the right next step. Prospective clients are asked to follow the site process to schedule an initial session and see the available online therapy options.

How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions

Many of the approaches Magdelena uses focus on understanding patterns and building practical skills. One common technique is assessment and diagnostic interviewing to clarify symptom patterns and guide treatment goals; this helps when someone is unsure whether their struggles are stress, anxiety, panic, or depression. Another approach emphasizes goal-oriented, skills-based work and psychoeducation, which teaches concrete tools for managing symptoms and communication problems in daily life. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is revisited as progress is made so the treatment plan stays useful and realistic. If you plan to try online sessions, check the booking area to confirm which session formats she currently offers. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people continue care after a job or life change without restarting the search for a clinician. Confirm specific session options before scheduling so they match your day-to-day needs.