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James Bunch, LPCC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

James is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with James. View 65 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Ohio

Recent reviews

Great listener and provides practical and helpful exercises.

Reviewed March 2024

I had a good experience with James!

Reviewed March 2023

More about James

  • 7 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPCC

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 ...

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Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Commitment issues
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Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
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Licenses

James Bunch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639618432.

  • LPCC · Ohio · E. 1700001 · Expires January 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for James Bunch

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

65 reviews

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Great listener and provides practical and helpful exercises.

Reviewed March 2024

I had a good experience with James!

Reviewed March 2023

James does a fantastic job listening and actually getting to know you. He understands where I am at in life and what my main concerns are, and he helps me to remember what is truly important. When life gets crazy and busy, it is easy to lose that focus. He always checks in about my marriage and family and helps me find ways to proactively build into those relationships. I have seen great improvements. James has been a great blessing in my life. I would recommend him to anyone who is ready to see real life improvement.

Reviewed April 2022

James is a Godsend. I was skeptical of trying Faithful Counseling, but he built trust in the first session. He is patient, knowledgeable and very much aware. Thankfully he is also spiritually grounded. He is good at helping me identify potential rips in my fabric, understand where they originated and, importantly, how I might best address them. We tend to create little sound-bites that act as the current action plan. He, appropriately, has a light touch with me. My talks with James are not only a safe place, they are like a rest stop with free snacks and gas. I look forward to every session. Bravo! James B.

Reviewed January 2021

James is a rockstar. Full of wisdom and humor, he's a great listener full of compassion and meets you where you are at. Never do I feel judged by James in the things I share but encouraged to bare the truth so that we can work to get to a good point and moving in the right direction. I find James to be very qualified in what he does and a great helper. 10 out 10 would recommend him.

Reviewed July 2020

James is a wonderful counselor who has worked exceptionally well with me to help with my anxiety. There is always something to get out of the sessions, and I have thoroughly enjoyed and been blessed by his ministry.

Reviewed February 2020

James has been a wonderful counselor in all of our sessions. I especially admire how he puts in the extra effort to not only discuss how the current struggles are going but also on a more personal level to see how you are doing outside of your struggles. He couples Biblical truths with practical steps in finding solutions to the problems at hand while being very patient in asking the right questions and not jumping to conclusions too quickly. Overall, he is one of the best counselors that I have seen so far in all of my experiences with other counselors. I highly recommend him!

Reviewed September 2019

I was nervous to try counseling again because of past experience and it had been a long time, but after my first session with James I was relieved. He listens very well and is so supportive. I felt very comfortable from the very start opening up about things I really needed to talk about. It is definitely a judgment free zone. I am so thankful.

Reviewed August 2019

James makes talking about difficult things feel like your talking with a good friend. Doesn’t feel like prying eyes and ears of a worldly counseling. If he doesn’t know what to say he admits it but points to the one with all answers! Thank God for this awesome man during a difficult time!

Reviewed July 2019

Mr. Bunch is compassionate and realistic listens intently and guess challenging homework help me grow and be stronger and I appreciate everything he does.

Reviewed May 2019

Great help so far! Really understands!

Reviewed April 2019

James is phenomenal. He is patient and understanding as well as knowledgable. He really has made me feel welcome, and has given me great encouragement in my life.

Reviewed December 2018

James has been very helpful. I'm not sure what I was expecting since I've never worked with a professional counselor before. He is attentive, a great listener, and has pushed me to think more honestly about my situation. I look forward to our correspondence and having an engaged person helping me through this rough patch in my life.

Reviewed August 2018

James has been a fantastic counselor for me. He responds in a timely manner and his responses are insightful, helpful and supportive. I would recommend him to anyone.

Reviewed August 2018

James has been wonderful so far in just the short amount of time in my experience with this journey. He has checked in with me, made me feel comfortable and worth the time to talk to. Has great advice and homework’s for myself to do. He’s awesome!

Reviewed June 2018

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.

Reviewed July 2023

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.

Reviewed June 2023

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!

Reviewed June 2023

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.

Reviewed March 2023

James is a very attentive person. He listens and understands, even when I sometimes have a difficult time trying to express what I'm trying to say. He is very encouraging and it's easy to see that he knows what he's doing.

Reviewed February 2023

Nice guy, very empathetic. He’s validating my feelings while giving me coping tools.

Reviewed January 2023

You can tell he truly cares and wants to help. He doesn’t just listen and take notes, he give actionable steps to do and be better. Appreciate him!

Reviewed January 2023

A very down-to-earth, personable guy who attentively listens to concerns/priorities and is very inquisitive during sessions. He shares voice message notes after every session which helps me remember our discussions and verifies he is engaged during them as well.

Reviewed December 2022

Very intelligent man. Helpful to have an outside set of eyes look at your situations.

Reviewed November 2022

Very easy to talk with and listens well.

Reviewed September 2022

He’s very helpful He listens to everything I have to say I don’t always agree with him but I’m getting the help I feel I need

Reviewed September 2022

James provides support in a compassionate and honest way; I really appreciate how he pushes me and encourages me with another perspective when needed.

Reviewed August 2022

Very understanding and non-judgmental. Compassionate and empathetic

Reviewed June 2022

He is a good guy who keeps it professional, while also not going to shy away good conversation when you need that too

Reviewed May 2022

James is an excellent therapist. He is professional and provides clear direction and advice to help you.

Reviewed May 2022

James, has been a great help. He listens tp my issues and shows a real concern for me.

Reviewed May 2022

James is VERY friendly, very helpful, and very communicative. Offers wonderful solutions to problems, but also takes the time to get to know you and what you're interested in. Highly reccomend.

Reviewed May 2022

James is the best therapist I could have ever asked for. He is helping me tremendously with building my self confidence and showing me how to be stronger and handle difficult situations. I was always hesitant to start therapy thinking nothing would help me, but seriously James has helped me so much. Words can’t express. I’m very grateful to have a therapist like him. He always listens to me and gives great advice. I’ve definitely noticed a difference with myself and so have other people around me in just a short amount of time. So I’m looking forward to seeing how much more I can improve.

Reviewed March 2022

James gives me new ways of thinking About things and goes out of his way to make sure I'm comfortable and checks on me weekly and is very understanding. I would highly recommend

Reviewed February 2022

It has been a pleasure to work with James. He is thoughtful and insightful to what I am not noticing in my world. I look forward to our continued work!

Reviewed February 2022

James is competent, caring, insightful, and tentative. Just getting to know him, and it’s early in this arena, but I have the best vibes!

Reviewed January 2022

thank you james. you’ve been more valuable to me than most other people in my life.

Reviewed December 2021

James has been really helpful in working through some perfectionism that had been holding me back as well as some other isssues that came up. I really appreciate his insight!

Reviewed November 2021

A very calm and easy person to get along with. And that is exactly what you want when you’re in a situation like myself. Nice guy too. Attentive. Thoughtful. You name it.

Reviewed August 2021

I really appreciate James insight and recommendations. It’s been very helpful.

Reviewed June 2021

James is incredibly knowledgable, relatable and attentive. My fiancé and I have grown our relationship exponentially, and I feel that I have grown deeply since working with him. Would recommend 100 times over!

Reviewed February 2021

James is really understanding and wants to help me grow and help me with my objectives. He takes the time and asks really good questions. He is very accommodating with the way I want to do things and wants to help day in and day out.

Reviewed May 2020

He is very helpful and a good listener. He gives time to develop what needs to be developed through this process.

Reviewed May 2020

James has been a huge help to me! He has helped me learn various ways to gain patience, problem solve, and simply take a step back and give myself some credit for progress I've made. He has made a huge difference in my life and those I interact with.

Reviewed February 2020

He provided tools that have been beneficial to my growth and healing. I feel he has a genuine concern and respect for me and situation. He is professional.

Reviewed January 2020

I have really enjoyed my sessions with James. He is very patient and understanding and has provided great advice and resources for my issues!

Reviewed December 2019

James has been instrumental in providing support as I navigate the death of my husband, raising my three children, and new relationships and careers. It was a lot and I sought help out of desperation and thought I would be shopping around to find a great counselor. Fortunately, James was the perfect counselor and I will continue to work with him for as long as that opportunity is available to me.

Reviewed November 2019

He is so kind and very relatable. He checks on me and always try’s to dig deeper into how I’m feeling so he can give me the best advice.

Reviewed November 2019

James is very professional and knowledgeable. He has already been helpful to me in a short period of time and seems to have a knack for helping me look at things in a new and different light.

Reviewed August 2019

James Bunch is one of the very best counselors I've encountered. Informed, engaged, and empathetic. Highest recommendation.

Reviewed July 2019

James is incredibly helpful. He has a great balance of kindness and empathy and addresses things in a straightforward manner. Working with him has been very beneficial.

Reviewed June 2019

I would not have been able to get through these past few weeks without James. I never thought counseling was for me, but he has made this experience the most beneficial in my entire life.

Reviewed May 2019

James is great! He gives good strategies that tend to work.

Reviewed May 2019

He is a true Christian counselor who has a respect for the Scriptures. He also has provided great resources to help cultivate an understanding for what marriage should look like. I am not done experiencing his expertise but look forward to seeing an overall great result of restoration within my marriage.

Reviewed May 2019

Great counselor, knowledgeable friendly and respectful, highly recommended!

Reviewed April 2019

James Bunch is very knowledgeable. I have learned a lot about his expertise and how it can help me when I need it. Thank you

Reviewed March 2019

James has taken my wife and my conversations further than we ever could have done on our own. He is a great communicator. And his biblical knowledge and expertise is a great fit for my wife and I.

Reviewed January 2019

Responded promptly with thoughtful reviews!

Reviewed January 2019

James is very understanding and gives great insight, I recommend him to everyone I meet!

Reviewed December 2018

James is a great counseler to work with. He’s very open and honest. He provides warmth and compassion when he speaks with me. He is constantly reading articles and books to better his expertise in counseling. The counseling with James has been so helpful in getting us through these difficult times.

Reviewed November 2018

James Bunch has been very respectful and truly listens when we speak. He's very thoughtful and concerned with helping me towards healing. He has a lot of knowledge when it comes to finding resources to help me heal and move my life forward.

Reviewed September 2018

James is exactly what I was hoping for when I first signed up on this website. I was skeptical of the whole thing but I needed to do it for me, and I'm glad that I was put with him because it's helped my overall experience.

Reviewed August 2018

James has been extremely helpful and friendly. He is awesome to work with and I feel that he really listens to me. He actually gives me tools to help me with the issues that I am dealing with.

Reviewed August 2018

James has been awesome so far. He knows how to pick up the conversation when I fall flat on something, and he offers a variety of resources and information on how to cope. Would definitely recommend him to friends and family.

Reviewed August 2018

James has been a respectful listener and his insights have been very helpful. As a person of faith himself, he understands the importance of faith and offers ways to include that in the overall process of counseling.

Reviewed July 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does James Bunch offer telehealth visits?

Yes. James Bunch works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does James Bunch speak?

James Bunch speaks English.

How many years of experience does James Bunch have?

James Bunch has 7 years of experience.

Where is James Bunch licensed to practice?

James Bunch is licensed to practice in Ohio.

Does James Bunch accept clients outside of the United States?

No, James Bunch does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does James Bunch offer?

James Bunch offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with James Bunch?

James Bunch can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with James Bunch?

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