- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About James
James Bunch is an Ohio LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) with seven years of counseling experience. He focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and anger. James works with people who are dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, and issues related to bipolar disorder. He also addresses process addictions, panic attacks, and communication or commitment problems.
James frames his work around listening and practical, hands-on help. He aims to understand each person’s situation and then works alongside them to make changes. Sessions are straightforward and action oriented, emphasizing clear steps and skills people can use between meetings.
His approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Therapy, alongside Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques. That mix lets him offer skill building, emotion regulation tools, and short-term problem solving depending on what someone needs. James often uses direct discussion and exercises to sharpen coping strategies.
He brings experience from both individual and group counseling settings and has spent time focused on relationship and marriage concerns. James mentions using faith-based principles with clients who request biblical guidance, while also working in secular therapeutic frameworks as needed.
Outside of practice he lives in Ohio with his wife and five sons. He enjoys the outdoors, sports, music, reading, and community involvement, and describes himself as a follower of Christ and a self-proclaimed geek.
How his approaches translate to online work
James commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress. CBT suits issues like anxiety, depression, panic, and many forms of anger by breaking problems into concrete steps.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT-style skills can help when frustration or resentment builds and when someone needs practical ways to pause and respond differently.
Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside those approaches to help people notice their reactions and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices are brief exercises that can be used between sessions to steady attention and calm intense feelings.
Finding the right mix is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit the person’s needs. Adjustments are made as progress and challenges become clearer.
Session format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly adapt CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness exercises for remote sessions so the work stays practical and useful.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger, grief, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses practical, skills-based work that emphasizes clear steps and exercises to practice between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of counseling experience in individual and group settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an Ohio LPCC and practices in Ohio.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he provide?
Please confirm current session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
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