Magdelena Unger

Magdelena Unger is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota with ten years of experience. She helps people who feel stuck by figuring out what is driving their reactions and emotions. Magdelena works with adults and couples to make sense of patterns and find a clear way forward.

Her approach begins with understanding - she may offer focused diagnostic sessions to map symptoms and patterns. From there she and the client build a practical plan with manageable steps. Sessions aim to be goal oriented and paced to what the person can handle.

Magdelena provides individual and couples therapy that includes psychoeducation and direct support. She can also provide short-term crisis care and safety planning after a recent crisis. For people processing the death of someone to suicide, she provides comprehensive psychological autopsy reports for survivors.

Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem and career stress. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, panic, social anxiety, and life purpose issues.

Her style is straightforward and practical. She works with clients to set clear goals, teaches useful skills, and supports progress between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Magdelena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and building clear plans. One common approach is diagnostic assessment, which means mapping symptoms and patterns to clarify what is happening and guide treatment choices. This helps with issues like anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and persistent worry.

She also emphasizes goal-oriented therapy that breaks larger problems into small, manageable steps. That approach teaches practical skills for day-to-day struggles such as communication difficulties, codependency, and caregiver stress. These techniques aim to reduce overwhelm and build confidence through repeated practice.

Finding the right method is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose and adjust approaches based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps ensure therapy stays relevant and usable.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, cut down on travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. They can also let someone choose a quieter time of day, use phone-only options if video is not preferred, or schedule shorter sessions to match a break at work. These practical benefits help therapy feel more manageable while working toward meaningful change.