Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Stephen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Idaho, Utah, Washington, Arizona
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Stephen
Stephen Bunnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on everyday problems that get in the way of living. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, relationship strain, depression, grief, and life changes. Stephen practices in Idaho and brings six years of clinical experience to his sessions.
He prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental relationship in therapy. Sessions are meant to be practical and straightforward. Stephen helps people notice personal strengths and values and then use those to make steady changes.
Background and approach
Stephen draws on acceptance and commitment tools to help people tolerate hard feelings while taking meaningful action. He also uses client-centered methods that focus conversation on the client’s own goals and perspectives. Dialectical behavior strategies offer concrete skills for managing impulses and strong emotions.
In session he aims to connect what matters most to each person with real steps they can try between meetings. That might include brief behavioral experiments, values-based goals, or skills for reducing reactivity. He emphasizes small, achievable changes rather than big immediate overhauls.
People who choose Stephen can expect therapy that is direct, compassionate, and goal oriented. His work is suited for those wanting clear tools for anger, impulse control, addiction concerns, and the challenges that come with major life transitions.
What Stephen works with
Everything Stephen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Stephen's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Stephen lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- 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.
Approach-driven care available online
Stephen uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. That approach often helps with anger, addiction concerns, and coping during major life changes.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy which puts the person's perspective at the center of sessions, creating space to clarify goals and priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and reducing impulsive behavior when feelings run high.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as things change over time. Clients help set priorities and test what works in weekly sessions.
Online delivery makes sessions easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins or ongoing encouragement. These options offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or travel while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.
Questions people ask about Stephen
What concerns does Stephen address in therapy?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship strain, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and other life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are client-centered and practical, focusing on values, skills, and small steps people can try between sessions.
What background does he bring to sessions?
Stephen has six years of experience in mental health work and has practiced in multiple states before working in Idaho.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker withlicenses in Arizona (AZ LCSW) and Utah (UT LCSW), and currently practices in Idaho.
Which languages are supported and are international clients served?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions conducted?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.