Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James Bunch is a licensed professional clinical counselor with seven years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and anger. He offers calm, practical guidance and listens closely to figure out what matters most to each person. James aims to partner with clients rather than direct them, so sessions feel like teamwork toward real change.
He draws on common-sense approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and build skills for handling intense emotions.
Background and approach
Mindfulness and solution-focused methods are used to keep work grounded and action-oriented. James also uses motivational interviewing to help people move past ambivalence when change feels difficult. In sessions he focuses on clear goals and small steps.
He helps people manage panic, process addiction concerns, grief, and trauma reactions. He also supports those working on intimacy, communication, commitment, forgiveness, and feelings of guilt or shame. James lives in Ohio and conducts therapy in English.
He brings a direct but warm style, and he encourages practical practice between sessions so new skills take hold in daily life. People who want straightforward tools and a collaborative approach often find his style helpful. Outside of work he enjoys the outdoors, sports, music, and time with his family.
His personal interests often make it easier for clients to connect about everyday pressures and real-life stressors.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in James's practice.
- 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 and online delivery that support real-life change
James commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving, which is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and panic. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal skills, which helps with intense emotions and relationship conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. James treats approach selection as collaborative and will help clients try methods that fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can shift emphasis over time so clients build practical skills that match their situation.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for full conversations and skill practice, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing check-ins or homework reminders. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between appointments.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related problems, parenting challenges, anger, and bipolar concerns, plus process addictions and panic attacks.
What is his therapeutic style like?
James uses a practical, collaborative style that emphasizes listening, skill building, and small measurable steps toward change.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical counseling experience working with individuals and in group settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPCC credential and practices from Ohio.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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 sessions based on therapist availability.