Brenda Bunch, LMHC

Brenda Bunch, LMHC

Psychotherapist
NY
Brenda Bunch is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who brings nearly three decades of healthcare experience into her therapeutic work. Before becoming a psychotherapist, she spent 27 years working as a nurse, including 10 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse and 17 years as a Registered Nurse. Supporting patients and families through illness, grief, and major life transitions gave her a deep understanding of how emotional and physical well-being are closely connected. Her style is warm, conversational, and nonjudgmental. Brenda focuses on helping clients gain clarity, strengthen coping skills, and establish healthier boundaries. She believes meaningful progress begins when clients feel safe to explore their experiences openly. During the COVID-19 pandemic, after witnessing the emotional toll of loss in healthcare and losing her father to lung cancer, Brenda felt called to deepen her work in mental health. At age 55, she transitioned into counseling to support people navigating life’s emotional challenges with greater care and understanding. Brenda earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and previously graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. For clients who desire it, Brenda offers Christian-integrated counseling that may include prayer, faith-based reflections, and spiritual principles alongside evidence-based therapy. She also encourages creative expression such as journaling, poetry, or art as tools for processing emotions and building confidence.Brenda considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they work toward healing, growth, and greater emotional balance.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

4.00

About Brenda Bunch

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Brenda Bunch

Brenda Bunch is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who brings nearly three decades of healthcare experience into her therapeutic work. Before becoming a psychotherapist, she spent 27 years working as a nurse, including 10 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse and 17 years as a Registered Nurse. Supporting patients and families through illness, grief, and major life transitions gave her a deep understanding of how emotional and physical well-being are closely connected. Her style is warm, conversational, and nonjudgmental. Brenda focuses on helping clients gain clarity, strengthen coping skills, and establish healthier boundaries. She believes meaningful progress begins when clients feel safe to explore their experiences openly. During the COVID-19 pandemic, after witnessing the emotional toll of loss in healthcare and losing her father to lung cancer, Brenda felt called to deepen her work in mental health. At age 55, she transitioned into counseling to support people navigating life’s emotional challenges with greater care and understanding. Brenda earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and previously graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. For clients who desire it, Brenda offers Christian-integrated counseling that may include prayer, faith-based reflections, and spiritual principles alongside evidence-based therapy. She also encourages creative expression such as journaling, poetry, or art as tools for processing emotions and building confidence.Brenda considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they work toward healing, growth, and greater emotional balance.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Marriage Counseling
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Worry
Anxiety
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Marriage Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Walden University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1972869097

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
4.00
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Brenda Bunch frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Brenda Bunch on their profile.

What languages does Brenda Bunch speak?

Brenda Bunch speaks English.

How do patients rate Brenda Bunch in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Brenda Bunch. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 4/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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