Individual · Couples · Ritual & Ceremony
A steady, compassionate space to do the work of healing.
Tree Top Pathways Therapy, led by Dr. Talyah Ember Unger, PsyD, draws on 25 years of experience helping teens, adults, and seniors move through anxiety, trauma, grief, and life's transitions — in person in Fort Lauderdale, FL, or virtually from anywhere.
- 25 years of experience
- Licensed Psychologist
- In-Person & Virtual Sessions
About Dr. Unger
Great to meet you.
I have a strong foundation of 25 years of diverse experience in the mental health field. Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse settings and roles as a professional supervisor, professor, workshop facilitator, and expert witness in the judicial system.
My integrative approach to psychology combines traditional therapeutic techniques — CBT, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed care — with holistic, body-mind practices and wisdom-based traditions to support overall well-being. I meet with adolescents, adults, and seniors who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, identity issues, or a life crisis or transition, combining evidence-based practice with compassionate, culturally attuned care to help create lasting, positive change.
Education
PsyD, Clinical Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology – Alliant International University
Licensure
Licensed Psychologist
Multiple States & Internationally
Certifications
Certified Trauma-Informed Therapist (EMDR)
Certified Clinical Supervisor
How Change Happens
At first, we may find ourselves caught in the same painful patterns without understanding how we got there.
With time, we begin to recognize what is happening. We notice the familiar thoughts, emotions, relationships, and choices that keep leading us back to the same place.
Awareness gives us an opportunity to respond differently.
What once felt automatic can become a choice. What once seemed unavoidable can become something we learn to approach in a new way.
Eventually, we may discover that growth isn’t only about avoiding the old path.
It’s about realizing that we are free to create a new one.
How I Can Help
Areas of Focus
A partial list of what clients bring into the room — if you don't see your concern here, reach out anyway.
Who I See
Adolescents, adults, and seniors — individually or as couples.
Session Formats
In-person in Fort Lauderdale, FL, or virtual telehealth from anywhere.
Availability
Most weekdays, with a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good fit.
My Approach
Integrative, evidence-based, and human.
I embrace an integrative and holistic approach that considers the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Together we honor your unique experience and culture, building a safe space for exploration and growth — blending research-based techniques with body-mind practices to address both past experiences and present challenges as you move toward a fulfilling future.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- EMDR (Trauma-Informed)
- ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Practices
- Somatic Therapy
- AEDP
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Positive Psychology
- Culturally Sensitive & Transpersonal Therapy
Inspired by Rumi
The Guest House
Think of the heart as a guest house, with something new arriving each day.
Joy may enter. So may sadness, fear, anger, or an unexpected moment of clarity.
When they arrive, make room for them.
Even sorrow has something to show us. It may enter loudly, unsettling what felt familiar, yet leave behind space for something new.
When a difficult thought appears, notice it. When grief comes, allow it a place to rest. When joy arrives, welcome that too.
No visitor stays forever.
Each feeling passes through, and each can teach us something about ourselves, our lives, and what we may need.
Welcome what comes, listen to what it carries, and allow it to leave when it is ready.
Specialized Practices
Ritual, Depth Work & Consultation
Beyond the therapy room, I also hold space for deeper rites of passage and offer focused consultation for professionals and parents.
Shadow Work
Learning to befriend the dark, repulsive, and ambiguous fears we run from — in order to reveal their hidden intelligence by illuminating the rejected, forgotten, and denied places within.
Grief Circles & Rituals
Communal and ceremonial space held for processing grief and loss.
Transformational Processes & Life Passage Initiations
Coming-of-Age · Marriage · Separation/Divorce · Motherhood · Widowhood · Menarche Ritual · Womanhood Rites
Consultation Meetings — SPACE Method
For professionals and parents: a parent-focused treatment that coaches parents to respond effectively to their child's anxiety.
Psychedelic-Assisted Journeys
Preparation, guidance, and integration support for psychedelic-assisted healing journeys.
Wisdom Tradition Workshops
Group workshops drawing on time-tested wisdom traditions as a lens for emotional and spiritual growth.
Seasonal Reflection Workshops
Nature- and season-based group workshops for reflection, renewal, and marking each turn of the year.
Office & Virtual Sessions
Visit in Fort Lauderdale, or meet online
Khospace805 East Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Virtual telehealth sessions are also available for clients anywhere.
Get in Touch
Start with a free 15-minute consultation
Send a message below, or reach out directly. I typically respond within one business day.
- Phone: (561) 559-7787 ext. 1
- Office: 805 East Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- Also verified on: Psychology Today, Headway, Grow Therapy