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Brandon Bunker

At a glance

Experience
11 years
Based in
Utah
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

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Brandon Bunker, LCMHC, LPC

Compassionate therapist for identity and relationships

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LCMHC Utah 8287475-6004
LPC Virginia 0701013816

NPI1245606409

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  • Affirming approach
  • Practical tools
  • Focus on relationships

About Brandon

Brandon Bunker is a licensed counselor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. He works with individuals wrestling with identity questions, LGBTQ+ experiences, intimacy and sexual-health topics, and struggles around parenting and family problems. Brandon brings 11 years of clinical experience to the work and practices in Utah.

He creates an affirming, nonjudgmental space where people can name what feels off and take small steps forward. Sessions focus on improving communication, reducing isolation, and building self-compassion. Brandon emphasizes straightforward tools people can use between meetings to cope with daily pressures.

His clinical approach mixes acceptance and commitment ideas with attachment-focused understanding and person-centered listening. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and emotion-focused methods when those fit the situation. Brandon aims to match the approach to each person rather than use a one-size-fits-all model.

He often helps clients work through grief, addiction concerns, codependency, abandonment and family-of-origin issues. He also supports people navigating commitment questions, caregiving stress, and recovery from abuse. Conversations are practical and paced to each person’s readiness.

Brandon holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Utah. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and the process to begin involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling. Prospective clients should confirm current session options when booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

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

How approach and online care can fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and moving through major life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current bonds and communication. This approach helps when trust, closeness, or repeated relationship patterns cause pain. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and the person’s own goals; the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is often part of the work. Brandon will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. He adapts tools from different approaches rather than insisting on a single method, and adjusts the pace to what feels manageable.

If you prefer online options, confirm the current session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Many people find online arrangements helpful for fitting therapy into work and family schedules, reducing travel time, or making shorter check-ins easier to arrange. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about how to schedule sessions so they fit into your daily routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges, including intimacy and LGBTQ+ concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He emphasizes a compassionate, client-centered style that focuses on listening, practical exercises, and gradual change tailored to each person.

How much experience does he have?

He has 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Utah.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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