- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Carol
Dr. Carol Bunch is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of clinical experience in North Carolina. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, depression, grief, trauma, and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses compassion fatigue and life transitions.
Carol counsels individuals, couples, and families and has maintained a private practice since 1999. Her work often focuses on practical problems such as substance misuse, communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, and family-of-origin concerns. She names forgiveness and mending broken connections as important parts of healing.
Her approach blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused methods. That mix is used to help people identify painful emotions, change unhelpful thinking, and build clearer communication. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with attention to emotion and behavior.
Carol draws on experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault, and career-related decisions. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, codependency, blended family issues, infidelity, isolation, and mood disorders. She notes work with veteran and armed forces issues among her focus areas.
Her counseling perspective includes faith for those who wish to bring it into sessions. People considering therapy are encouraged to think about what matters most to them and what they want to change before scheduling a first meeting.
How EFT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing are used online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with core emotions and attachment patterns to change repeated interactional cycles in relationships. It can help people who find their emotions hard to name or who keep returning to the same conflicts.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and provides practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative style that helps people clarify their reasons for change and find their own motivation, often used with substance use and readiness for behavioral change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That selection can shift as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when problems arise. Many people find that remote sessions let them continue consistent work while juggling family, work, or health demands.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Virginia, New Hampshire, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with cognitive behavioral tools and motivational interviewing to address emotions, communication, and behavior.
What sort of experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience and has been in private practice since 1999.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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