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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has 9 years of experience working in the mental health field. Currently practicing in Idaho focusing on mental health/behavioral challenges, but have also worked in Utah, Kentucky, and Indiana working with challenges related to mental health, behavioral health, addiction, relationships, personality disorders, culture, spirituality, rural life, and homelessness. Some of the therapies which I utilize is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Reality Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
I believe that healing and understanding occurs when there is a strong client-counselor relationship which is caring, non-judgmental, and focuses from the client's point of view. I believe in the resiliency of people and the importance of bringing to the surface internal strengths and values which individuals can use to empower themselves with the ability to move forward in their lives. I also focus on the power of connection, and how connecting, whether it be to relationships, spirituality, values, the present moment, nature, or ones-self, leads to healing and growth.
Professional experience
6yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationshipsDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus: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
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Stephen is ridiculously easy to talk to. Honestly, I'm not sure I've ever been able to open up to a therapist quite as readily as I did Stephen. He is quick to listen and very intuitive. He exudes caring without being saccharine. He has been great to work with so far. This is not my first time in therapy but I think maybe this will be the most helpful.
Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and parenting issues
Stephen is the best!!! He is super knowledgeable about all of my situations that I need help with!! He has helped me so much since I began therapy with him!!
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Always easy to talk with and very helpful
Written on Dec 25, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning coping with life changes
I tried to lose weight for years, nothing seemed to work. After a few sessions with Stephen I lost a lot of weight! I’m no longer weighed down by a job that had taken a toll on my health. I’m not weighed down by a lot of other junk floating in my head, I feel lighter than I have in years. Highly recommend.
Written on Aug 26, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Stephen is great! He listens, provides great insight and comes from a non judgmental place. He has really helped me out during the time we have spent working together and would like Stephen to be assigned to me in the future.
Written on Aug 05, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
I could not be happier with the value and benefit of Stephen Bunnell's perspective. I have learned so much about myself and developed tools that will serve me well in the future. It's such a pleasure to work with a therapist like Stephen - It's life-changing, and I am grateful to the BetterHelp service for the opportunity.
Written on Jul 25, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
He’s the man. Great listener, makes me feel comfortable talking through things I’ve experienced, able to laugh with me and gives me solid practices to improve my day to day outlook on life.
Written on Jun 29, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Stephen is great, I feel heard and not judged.
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Stephen had been an incredible asset in finding different and better methods for facing life on a daily basis. He is never pushy, has a variety of tools for any given scenarios allowing him to personalize my solutions, and is genuinely invested in my success.
As a long time therapy avoider, I highly recommend Stephen to anyone seeking a knowledgeable,patient, and kind therapist.
Written on May 30, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 6 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
Stephen is wonderful council, I have deeply appreciated his insight and thoughtfulness over the years
Written on May 11, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
Stephen is an incredible listener who offers his insight in a non-judgmental way. He's very encouraging, supportive, funny, and down-to-earth. I felt comfortable sharing my challenges and experiences with him, knowing that being honest with him helped me be honest with myself. I was initially hesitant to seek therapy, but working with him taught me self-care skills that I'm sincerely grateful for. Thank you, Stephen!
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, and coaching
Stephen made a believer out of me. He’s the first therapist I’ve had any luck with. He’s great to talk to and has amazing skill helping me to change my thought process. After meeting with him weekly for about four months, the improvements I made were drastic and I owe it to his guidance. One of the things I appreciate most about him is how down to earth he is. Every other therapist I’ve seen has been caught up in their own ego but Stephen really is salt of the earth and approachable.
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Stephen Bunnell is a very caring and genuine Counselor. He gives good feedback and ideas for me to progress.
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning addictions
Great therapist!!
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Stephen is a wonderful therapist and has helped me to understand myself and my surroundings in a deeper and fulfilling way. My therapist and going to therapy have helped improve my quality of life greatly.
Written on Dec 26, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He do good
Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Stephen is nothing short of amazing. He is emphatic, understanding; and patient. I’m grateful to have found him through BetterHelp
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I like him as a therapist more than any of the other therapists I've had.
Written on Oct 25, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I can't say enough good things about Stephen Bunnell. But I think the best review I can leave him is that I'm paying for this out of my own pocket. I've had a referral out there for over a year. I got a call a couple of weeks ago that my number came up for a therapist that my insurance would cover. No thanks! The relationship, understanding and progress I've made with him is worth every penny. If want a down to earth therapist that will truly help you navigate through this journey you need him.
Written on Sep 16, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Stephen has been a pretty solid therapist, and I feel that it had been worth the time I’ve spent talking to him about how to get better.
Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
In the first few weeks Stephen has helped me see a lot. He's already helped me figure out my jumbled head and is pushing me through greater times.
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months
I can be myself when I talk with Stephen. He listens and is responsive and thoughtful. I appreciate knowing there is never judgement from him, and all of his insight has been beneficial for me.
Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Asks very good questions and helps me see things from a different perspective.
Written on May 26, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Stephen is wonderful! His genuine care and humor made each session enjoyable and worthwhile! We've recommended him to several family members and friends!
Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 7 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
Stephen has been incredibly helpful in a myriad of ways, through separation, trauma and a whole host of changes. At the very, very least I always knew I had someone to talk to, who was safe, and who laughed at my jokes. He's been a godsend!
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I think Stephen is easy to talk to and a good listener. I feel he has really helped me with my situation and learning to deal with it. He also suggests things you can focus on in between appointments to further assist you! Thank you for helping me.
Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
Down to earth. Always listening with intent and ready to help try to dictate back his understanding of your problems to better target the problems. Thanks Stephen
Written on Jan 08, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 1 month
Stephen is a caring, funny, understanding, and talented therapist. He knows how to ask the right questions to help you understand yourself and your situation better. He is good at reading people and knows when to be humorous or serious appropriately. I have really enjoyed my therapy with Stephen because it is easy to connect with him and feel like I am being heard and understood. He does a great job at helping you stretch yourself and your own understanding of who you are. Most importantly, I feel respected and valued when I meet with Stephen.
Written on Nov 18, 2021 after therapy with Stephen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great guy, very trusting
Written on Oct 10, 2021 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Stephen is great! He is very easy to talk to and has a talent for providing insightful perspectives.
Written on Oct 07, 2021 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and grief
Stephen is very easy to talk to and he seemed to understand what I was trying to express. He very much focused on having me recognize the feelings I had and why. He made sure he understood what I wanted from therapy. I’m using my free sessions to shop around and he is definitely on the short list.
Written on Sep 26, 2021 after therapy with Stephen for 4 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
Stephen is amazing I would highly recommend!
Written on Jun 21, 2021 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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