- Clear symptom mapping
- Actionable plans
- Couples and individual
About Magdelena
Magdelena Unger is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota. She helps adults and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about why they react the way they do. Her work begins with listening and making a practical plan that fits each person's pace and goals.
She spends time pinpointing patterns and understanding the reasons behind symptoms. That clarity becomes the basis for simple steps clients can try between sessions. Sessions can include focused diagnostic work to map symptoms, goal-focused individual therapy, or couples work aimed at clearer communication and problem solving.
Magdelena also offers short-term crisis care and safety planning after recent traumatic events. For people affected by a death by suicide she can produce a psychological autopsy report to help survivors make sense of complex circumstances. She balances direct problem-solving with teaching skills and providing support during hard moments.
Her approach is practical and paced to each person. She helps clients translate insights into doable actions and supports them through setbacks. Money and financial issues are part of her additional focus areas when financial stress affects mood, relationships, or life decisions.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and she aims to make that step clearer. Prospective clients begin with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule work based on timing that fits both the client and the therapist.
Approaches that guide online work and choice of method
Magdelena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and translating insight into action. One common approach she draws on helps people map symptoms and triggers so they can see what keeps problems going and where to try small changes. This kind of work is useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.Another approach she uses emphasizes goal-setting and skill-building. It centers on clear, doable steps clients can practice between sessions to improve communication, reduce stress, and manage difficult emotions. This method often helps with relationship strain, codependency issues, and financial stress that affects daily life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which techniques feel most useful, adjust plans over time, and prioritize the client’s goals and comfort. That joint decision-making helps ensure the work fits the person’s needs and life circumstances.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking since specific formats are set by the practice. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let clients continue care during life transitions without rearranging large parts of the day.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Magdelena help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and depression, plus related issues such as caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and money and financial issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. She listens for patterns, explains what may be happening, and builds clear steps clients can try between sessions.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with adults and couples in a range of concerns including panic attacks, social anxiety, and seasonal mood shifts.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Minnesota LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people located in the applicable jurisdiction.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.