James Bunch , LPCC

James Bunch brings a compassionate, service-oriented approach to counseling, drawing on years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups. He views each therapeutic relationship as an opportunity to listen, understand, and actively support clients as they navigate challenges and celebrate progress. His practice emphasizes practical, collaborative work alongside clients as they pursue healing and growth.

Bunch has focused much of his clinical time on depression and anxiety, developing confidence in helping people manage mood and stress-related concerns. He has also concentrated on relationship and marriage issues in recent years, making couples and family work a particular strength. In sessions he commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused methods to help clients learn skills, reframe patterns, and move toward concrete goals. He also welcomes clients seeking faith-informed guidance and has experience applying Christian counseling principles when requested.

He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Cedarville University with a Bible minor and an M.A. in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. He is licensed as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Outside of work he lives in Ohio with his wife and their five sons, enjoys the outdoors, sports, music, reading, and community involvement, and identifies as a follower of Christ and a self-described geek.

Approach-focused online therapy with practical tools

James Bunch commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness-based techniques in his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a practical, skills-oriented approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop alternative ways of thinking and acting; it is useful for managing depression, anxiety, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, offering tools for people who experience intense emotions or relationship challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce rumination and support coping with grief, trauma responses, and everyday stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and James Bunch works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences before selecting or adapting methods. This partnership helps tailor the work to what will be most useful for each person or couple.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging expands access and flexibility. These formats can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can deliver evidence-informed techniques effectively in remote settings, and James Bunch adjusts pacing and tools to suit each client's online experience.