- Skills-focused sessions
- Relationship support
- Anxiety and panic
About James
James Bunch is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with seven years of counseling experience. He approaches therapy as a partnership and aims to listen, understand, and work alongside people as they navigate hard moments. He often meets people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or grief and brings steady support while they figure out next steps.
He draws on straightforward, skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Sessions focus on practical strategies people can use between meetings, like identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, building coping skills, and improving communication. James also integrates mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to help clients notice what changes are working.
Many clients come with relationship concerns, parenting strain, or persistent anxiety including panic disorder and panic attacks. James describes his role as someone who will listen closely and then dive in to help tackle problems, not just talk about them. He also brings experience from group counseling settings into individual work.
James lives in Ohio with his wife and five sons. Outside of work he enjoys the outdoors, sports, music, and reading. He identifies as a follower of Christ and is comfortable offering faith-informed perspectives for clients who want that type of guidance.
His credential is LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. That credential reflects his professional standing in Ohio and his ongoing commitment to clinical work.
How treatment approaches translate to online sessions
James commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along with mindfulness practices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is useful for anxiety, panic, and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that help people manage intense reactions and improve relationships. Mindfulness Therapy encourages simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and increase grounding during stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean starting with skill-building work and adding mindfulness or solution-focused steps later as goals become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making scheduling more flexible around work or family demands. Many people find digital sessions let them practice skills in between meetings and apply new tools directly to day-to-day situations.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar concerns, and process addictions such as porn, exercise, or gambling.
What is his therapy style like?
The approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions emphasize skills, behavior changes, and clearer communication rather than long exploratory talks.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of counseling experience working with individuals and in group settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.