Stephen Bunnell , LCSW

Stephen Bunnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of experience in the mental health field. He practices in Idaho and focuses on a wide range of mental health and behavioral challenges, including addiction, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, rural life stressors, and experiences of homelessness. He has also worked in other states, gaining experience with cultural and spiritual issues that can affect wellbeing.

Stephen draws from a variety of therapeutic methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Reality Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring his approach to each person he meets. He places strong emphasis on building a caring, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that centers the client's perspective and priorities. Stephen believes in the resiliency of people and works to surface internal strengths and values that can empower clients to move forward.

Connection is central to his approach - whether that means strengthening relationships, exploring spirituality or personal values, grounding in the present moment, engaging with nature, or deepening self-awareness. His practice is grounded in collaboration, helping clients identify meaningful steps toward growth and healing while honoring their lived experience.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed actions that align with what matters most. It combines mindfulness and practical strategies to help manage difficult thoughts and emotions while moving toward meaningful life goals, often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the therapist listens without judgment and supports the client in finding their own solutions. This approach is helpful for building self-understanding, improving self-esteem, and navigating relationship or identity concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. It is often used for high emotional reactivity, relationship conflicts, and patterns of impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephen will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will adjust techniques and focus areas as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Stephen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access support from home or on the go and to continue work between sessions when needed.