- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
About Stephen
Stephen Bunnell is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with six years of experience in the mental health field. He practices in Idaho and works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. He also addresses parenting questions, anger, career stress, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Before practicing in Idaho, he worked in Utah, Kentucky, and Indiana, gaining experience with behavioral health, addiction, personality disorder concerns, culture, spirituality, rural life, and homelessness. That background shapes a practical way of working with everyday problems and bigger life transitions.
In sessions he focuses on building a collaborative relationship and looks at what matters most to each person. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people identify values and take small steps toward them. He also uses Client-Centered approaches that prioritize the person’s own perspective while offering tangible coping skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Work often includes talking through recent struggles, learning concrete skills for stress and emotion management, and noticing personal strengths that can be used going forward. He helps people make sense of family history, attachment patterns, and decisions about relationships and caregiving.
Stephen aims to connect practical strategies with the client’s values and life context. He encourages short, manageable steps and clear goals so people can test changes between sessions and notice what helps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, practical steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where motivation and direction matter.Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's own point of view. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting, and helping the client make choices that fit their life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behavior.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client will collaborate to decide which methods fit the client's goals and daily life. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone choose a quieter setting or opt out of video. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistent appointments and practice skills between sessions.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Idaho, Utah, Washington, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, depression, grief, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes among other areas.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He builds a collaborative relationship and focuses on the client’s perspective while using concrete skills and values-based work.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working in the mental health field and has practiced in multiple states before working in Idaho.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Idaho with licensure details listed as AZ LCSW and UT LCSW.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.