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Deborah Unger

VirtualIn-Person

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New York
+ 2 other states

In-Network

Accepting 4 Insurance providers

Meet Deborah

I am an LCSW in the states of NY, MA&TX. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Sports Performance, Memory Loss, Weight Loss, Grief, and Career challenges. I am Certified in Problem Solving Therapy (PST) and ADHD. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your needs by using CBT. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change as I am here to support and empower you.

Communication Style

  • Empowering
  • Engaging
  • Mindful
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Geriatric clients
  • First responders
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Massachusetts, Texas, and New York residents

45 E 20th Street
6th Floor, New York, New York 10003

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I am an avid runner as I have completed nine (9) New York City Marathon and will be completing my 10th one in Nov, 2026. Additionally, I enjoy the art galleries, museums, and the ballet.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#91652 • New York • LCSW

Education

BA - Elementary Education/Psychology, Hofstra University MSW - Social Work, Yeshiva University Certificate in Problem Solving Therapy (PST) Certificate in ADHD

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Deborah Unger accepts Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Deborah Unger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Deborah is licensed to practice in Massachusetts, Texas, and New York, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Deborah’s New York license number is 91652, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Deborah Unger has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Deborah’s education and training include BA - Elementary Education/Psychology, Hofstra University; MSW - Social Work, Yeshiva University; Certificate in Problem Solving Therapy (PST); Certificate in ADHD. Over that time, Deborah has worked closely with Geriatric clients, First responders, Blended families, and Students.

Deborah Unger works with Geriatric clients, First responders, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, and Sleep. These are the areas where Deborah spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Deborah is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Deborah Unger draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Deborah’s style is empowering, engaging, mindful, solution-oriented, and warm.

Deborah Unger (she/her) offers therapy in English. Deborah identifies as White.

Deborah Unger offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at Octave’s Flatiron District office in New York. Deborah is licensed in Massachusetts, Texas, and New York, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Deborah Unger is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Deborah will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Deborah’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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