I have nine years of experience counseling clients with a variety of struggles, personalities, and life experiences as well as counseling in group settings. Each counseling experience brings challenges and victories and I consider it an honor and privilege to come alongside individuals or couples in need. I personally see my role as counselor as an opportunity to serve. With this in mind my goal is to listen, to understand and to dive in with my client and fight alongside in their journey toward healing.
I have a passion to help others in whatever situation and have spent a lot of time with individuals struggling with depression and anxiety as well as other mental health and life issues. My familiarity has given me confidence and success when coming alongside my clients in these areas. There is also a special place in my heart for those going through marriage problems or relationship issues. I have focused on marriage counseling in the last few years and it has become a major strength area in my counseling. I typically use counseling techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and reality therapy. I also have a passion for Christian counseling techniques and principles and enjoy counseling individuals and couples seeking biblical guidance.
I have lived in Ohio most of my life and have five sons with my wife of fifteen years. I am a follower of Christ and self-proclaimed geek. I also very much enjoy the outdoors, sports, music, reading, and just spending time with friends and family. I have a passion for helping others and being involved in my community.
2008- Graduated from Cedarville University with B.A. Psychology
Bible Minor.
2013- L.P.C.
Graduated from Liberty University with M.A. in Professional Counseling
2017- L.P.C.C. E.1700001. Expires 2019, Jan.
Additional areas of focus: 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)
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
OH LPCC E. 1700001
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Great listener and provides practical and helpful exercises.
Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
James is one of the best therapist… sometimes he may say things you don’t want to hear, but it’s nothing but the truth… He’s super helpful and he helped me a lot so far. I’m really happy I switched over to him.
Written on Jul 27, 2023 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and
James is good at what he does. He is kind and compassionate. He understand the human experience and the struggle and is empathetic as he pushes me to consider other ways to come at things.
Written on Jun 23, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
James Bunch has been a wonderful support system and therapist over the years. He has a way of asking open ended questions that help me derive my own conclusions and process my thoughts. He makes analogies that help simplify concepts, and is a caring person. He has helped transform my perspective on anxiety and use the tools in day to day living. Thank you james!
Written on Jun 08, 2023 after therapy with James for 4 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and intimacy-related issues
James is very compassionate. He has taken the time to listen, question and to understand everything going on in life. He offers timely, tangible advice that has helped me and my loved ones.
Written on Mar 20, 2023 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I had a good experience with James!
Written on Mar 20, 2023 after therapy with James for 10 months