Thomas E. Unger, Ph.D.

      Buffalo Psychology Group

       Center For Cognitive Therapy of Western New York

              Williamsville     Orchard Park    Buffalo

        Phone (716) 833-6084

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Background:   Dr. Unger received his Bachelors degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton and his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo.  His theoretical orientation is cognitive-behavioral therapy practiced for 20 years with adult individuals and couples.  Specialty areas are anxiety, depression, worry, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsiveness, stress/anger, marital conflict, and personal effectiveness.  Past experience includes serving as Director of the Southtowns Counseling Center and providing evaluation and referral services for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.   He has an interest in computer applications to psychological problems.

 Affiliations:  American Psychological Association, NY State Psychological Association, Psychological Association of WNY, OCD Foundation, Anxiety Disorders Association of America, Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy  

 Clients Served:   Adults, Couples, Seniors

 Modalities:         Individual therapy, Marital Therapy, Computer Cognitive Skill Training

 Specialties:  Cognitive-behavioral therapy, of brief duration whenever possible, is utilized along with on-going evaluation of treatment effectiveness.  Active treatment components of psychoeducational reading and homework assignments are always used to increase therapy efficiency.  Efforts are made to educate clients about the importance of obtaining sufficient treatment to reduce relapse occurrences.  Services are provided for: 

 Panic                                                            Stress Reduction

Social Anxiety                                               Frustration/Anger

Generalized Anxiety                                      Bipolar Disorder        

Obsessive-Compulsiveness Disorder             Depression

Communication/Couples                               Career and Relationship

 Multi-media computer training for cognitive-behavioral skills is available for clients of psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers.   This is an intensive, interactive, self-paced course with integrated homework to reinforce the learning and use of cognitive principles. 

Service Locations:

336 Harris Hill Rd.         Williamsville, NY  14221

3623 Eggert Rd.             Orchard Park, NY   14127

290 Woodward Ave.    Buffalo, NY  14214