- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About James
James Bunch is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio with seven years of counseling experience. He approaches therapy as a chance to listen, understand, and work alongside people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, and parenting challenges. He draws from practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.
Sessions tend to focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings. He also uses motivational and solution-focused ideas to help people set goals and make steady changes.
Background and approach
James has spent time helping people navigate grief, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar symptoms, and intimacy-related struggles. He also addresses communication problems, commitment concerns, guilt and shame, panic attacks, and process addictions like gambling or problematic pornography use. In sessions he aims to be direct and collaborative.
He listens for what matters most to each person, then chooses practical strategies that match their situation. He will work at a pace the client finds manageable and adjust approaches based on progress. Outside of practice he lives in Ohio with his family and values time outdoors, music, reading, and community involvement.
He brings a respectful, down-to-earth manner to therapy, and focuses on helping people find clear, workable ways forward.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else James helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Approaches James lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online sessions
James commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in short, practical ways. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety, panic attacks, and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to manage stress and strong emotions.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense feelings and improving communication. These skills focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interaction, which can help with relationship strain, anger, and impulse-related problems. Together these approaches aim to give concrete tools people can use between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those priorities. If something isn't working, he will adjust the plan so sessions remain useful and focused on real needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and face-to-face conversation. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when a shorter touchpoint fits into a busy day. These options make it easier to fit counseling into parenting schedules and day-to-day life.
Questions people ask about James
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, and bipolar-related struggles.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical and collaborative style that focuses on listening, setting goals, and trying straightforward strategies between sessions.
How many years has he practiced?
He has seven years of counseling experience working with individuals and couples in a variety of settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and provides services while based in that state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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