Stephen Bunnell, LCSW

Licensed in Idaho · 6 years in practice

Stephen Bunnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Idaho: LCSW-40292 · expires June 2026
LCSW, Utah: 10466255-3501 · expires September 2026
LICSW, Washington: LW 61358518 · expires June 2026
LCSW, Arizona: LCSW-21954 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1225373137 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Stephen

Stephen Bunnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, and major life changes. He practices in Idaho and brings a calm, straightforward style to sessions. He aims to help people find their strengths and take practical next steps.

Stephen focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental connection. He listens from the client's point of view and looks for values and strengths to support change.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to center on what matters most to the person and on small, usable goals. His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools. That mix supports work on emotions, coping skills, and making choices that match personal values.

Narrative ideas help people reframe difficult stories from their past. Stephen has six years of experience in the mental health field and has worked in multiple U.S. states. He has supported people with mood issues, substance concerns, trauma, parenting stress, and caregiving strain.

He also addresses topics like attachment, impulsivity, guilt, and grief. In sessions he aims to be practical and grounded. People can expect clear steps, emotion regulation strategies, and space to reflect on beliefs and goals.

The focus is on what the person wants to change and how to get there in day-to-day life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Stephen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Depression
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches Stephen names

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Online support

Approaches that guide online work

Stephen uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He also draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters to the person, and creating a nonjudgmental space to think through problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance and can help people who struggle with intense feelings or impulsive behaviors.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person's situation. Sessions are collaborative, and treatment can shift as needs and goals become clearer.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can be used for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or when shorter, written exchanges fit someone's schedule. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Stephen commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar, and related issues.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a respectful, client-centered style that emphasizes listening, building trust, and identifying personal values to guide change.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of experience in the mental health field and has worked in several U.S. states before practicing in Idaho.

What credentials and location information apply?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and practices in Idaho; his licence details include AZ LCSW and UT LCSW as provided.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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