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Aaron Bunker

Aaron Bunker

LPC · Texas

Helping people find connection and practical change

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  • Attachment focused
  • Relationship centered
  • Skill oriented

About Aaron

Aaron Bunker is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. He aims to help people navigate hard moments and ongoing patterns that keep them stuck. Aaron focuses on making clients feel seen, valued, and more empowered in daily life.

He completed a master's degree in counseling and finished a post-masters internship at a large nonprofit counseling center in the Houston area. After licensure he worked both in the nonprofit sector and in private practice. Over time he has added focused training in couple work, including Gottman Method approaches, and sex therapy education to his toolkit.

Aaron tends to blend practical, skills-based work with attention to attachment and emotional connection. He uses methods that help people change unhelpful thoughts, improve relationships, and rebuild trust after hurt. Sessions are aimed at clear steps people can try between meetings.

Clients often bring concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, adoption and foster care questions, parenting stress, grief, or career challenges. He also addresses trauma, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue among other struggles.

In session he creates a calm, open environment where sensitive topics can be discussed without judgment. He emphasizes collaboration - setting goals together and adapting the approach to fit what each person needs right now. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Aaron uses approaches that emphasize emotion, attachment, and practical change. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and distance in relationships, helping people understand how past bonds shape present reactions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience, offering a respectful listening space that encourages self-direction and personal insight. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete strategies to shift those habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Aaron will discuss options and adapt methods based on a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and doable.

If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Many clients find online work helps fit therapy into a busy schedule, makes it easier to attend between commitments, or allows a shorter check-in when time is tight. Talk with Aaron about what will best support your goals and daily routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

Aaron works with many issues including relationship and intimacy problems, anxiety and depression, grief, parenting stress, and career concerns. He also addresses trauma, adoption and foster care related matters, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is his general therapy style?

He blends clear, skills-based work with attention to emotional connection and attachment. Sessions focus on practical steps, improving communication, and exploring patterns that get in the way.

What is his background and experience?

He has eight years of clinical experience and completed a master's degree in counseling followed by a post-masters internship at a large nonprofit center in Houston. He has worked in nonprofit and private practice settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

The therapist holds an LPC credential and practices in Texas.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

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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