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Brandon Bunker

Brandon Bunker

LCMHC, LPC

Compassionate care for stress and relationship struggles

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Utah, Virginia

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LCMHC, Utah8287475-6004
  • LPC, Virginia0701013816
  • NPI 1245606409

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness informed
  • Values focused
  • Communication help

About Brandon

Brandon Bunker is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and issues related to identity and relationships. He works to create an affirming, compassionate space where clients can talk about what matters most to them. Brandon aims to reduce isolation and help people reconnect with purpose and self-respect.

Brandon uses a client-centered way of working, which means sessions focus on each person's priorities and pace. He blends mindfulness practices and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to help people notice their thoughts and take actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when practical skills or behavior changes are needed.

He also draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at patterns that show up in relationships and intimacy. This can help with communication problems, commitment worries, and healing from abandonment or family-of-origin wounds. Brandon pays particular attention to experiences common in LGBT communities and to concerns around sexual health, kink, and alternative sex culture.

With 11 years of experience and credentials as an LCMHC and an LPC, Brandon works from Utah and conducts sessions in English. He offers guidance for people coping with life changes, caregiver stress, addiction, parenting challenges, and career strain. His style is empathetic and straightforward, aiming to teach tools people can use between sessions.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and rates vary with location and therapist availability.

How Brandon’s approaches translate to online care

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and body sensations without judgment. It can help people who feel overwhelmed by stress or stuck in anxious loops by teaching short practices to calm attention and return to the present.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clear about their values and take small actions toward them, even when difficult feelings appear. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where values-based action matters.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and communication. It can be useful for people struggling with intimacy, abandonment wounds, or repeated relationship patterns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide what techniques suit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions adapt as progress is made and priorities shift.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit appointments into busy weeks, saves travel time, and allows for shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it easier to practice skills between sessions and bring real-life situations into discussion without rearranging daily routines.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Brandon address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. He also works with concerns like addiction, parenting strain, caregiving stress, and intimacy challenges.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is client-centered and empathetic. He focuses on a person’s goals and uses practical tools alongside mindfulness-based awareness.

What is his clinical background and experience?

He has 11 years of clinical experience helping people navigate identity, workplace, and relationship challenges. He emphasizes collaborative problem solving and skills people can use day to day.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

He holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices from Utah. Sessions are offered in English and follow regional licensure rules.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Rates vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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