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Alex Bunch

Alex Bunch, LMFT

LMFT in California - Anxiety and Relationships

California

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Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 93392
NPI
1154761799
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
California
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship skills
  • Attachment issues

About Alex

Alex Bunch is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with 15 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues with self-esteem. He also focuses on matters such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, and challenges connected to autism and Asperger Syndrome.

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the person in front of him. Sessions look at what is causing distress and what practical steps can reduce it. He helps clients practice new ways of relating, speaking up, and handling conflict so daily life becomes more manageable.

Alex pays attention to patterns that repeat in relationships, including blended family strains, commitment and codependency issues, and fatherhood concerns. He also supports people working through divorce, separation, domestic violence aftermath, guilt, shame, and feelings of emptiness. His work includes addressing disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) where relevant.

Over fifteen years he has worked with adults navigating transitions and social situations that feel hard. He aims to help clients build clearer communication skills and steadier routines. The emphasis is on concrete tools, practiced in session and carried into everyday settings.

To start, a person selects the online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location.

How Alex uses evidence-based techniques online

Alex works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and relationship patterns. One common approach is cognitive-behavioral style work, which looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practices small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve confidence in social situations. Another often-used method addresses attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice repeated interaction styles and try new ways of communicating to reduce conflict and isolation.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to solve. Sessions are paced to practice new skills and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they occur and bring what they learn directly into everyday situations.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, communication, and challenges related to autism and Asperger Syndrome.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and skill practice rather than abstract theory.

How much experience does he have?

He has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship and emotional concerns. That background informs his practical, skills-focused approach.

What are his credentials and location?

He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California. He practices with clients based in that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location. Confirm current pricing during the sign-up process.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

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