Stephen Bunnell, LCSW

Idaho · 6 years in practice

Stephen Bunnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho.

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

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Stephen

Stephen Bunnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho. He offers straightforward, person-focused care for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and life changes. Sessions aim to help clients find practical ways to move forward and reconnect with what matters to them.

Stephen draws on existential ideas alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods. He emphasizes the client-therapist relationship and listens for each person's values and strengths.

Background and approach

That helps shape clear, manageable steps people can try between sessions. He has six years of experience in clinical social work and has worked in multiple states with varied populations. His background includes supporting people facing behavioral health challenges, substance use issues, trauma, and struggles tied to relationships and family of origin.

He works with issues such as grief, anger, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and caregiver stress. In sessions he focuses on connection - to relationships, to values, and to the present moment. Conversations are meant to surface internal resources and to reduce barriers that prevent people from acting on what matters.

Therapy blends talking, reflection, and practical skills practice. People who prefer a collaborative, plainspoken approach may find this style helpful. Stephen offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging so clients can choose what fits their life and schedule.

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

How his approaches translate to online work

Existential Therapy helps people notice what feels meaningful and what feels empty in their lives, then make choices that reflect their values and goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) pairs that focus on values with skills for accepting difficult feelings and committing to small, practical actions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client's experience, with the therapist offering steady, nonjudgmental listening to help people find their own way forward.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques across sessions and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.

Online formats offer practical benefits for many people. Video calls make it possible to have a fuller, face-to-face conversation when schedules allow. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, journaling between sessions, or ongoing reflection without scheduling a full video visit. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and daily life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Stephen address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and anger, plus ADHD and bipolar-related concerns.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a collaborative, person-centered approach that emphasizes values, connection, and practical steps between sessions.

What experience does he bring?

He has six years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked in several states on diverse behavioral health challenges.

What credentials and region apply?

He holds the LCSW credential with licensure in Arizona and Utah and currently practices in Idaho.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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