Trauma & PTSD
Process painful memories safely and at your own pace, using approaches such as EMDR, Brainspotting and Cognitive Processing Therapy to reduce distress and support healing.
Healing Growth Renewal: online counseling with Nguyen “Johnnie” Bui, LPC, in Spring, Texas
Compassionate, evidence-based counseling to help you heal from the past, manage life’s challenges, and move forward with clarity and purpose.
Nguyen Bui
M.Ed., LPC, LMHC
Licensed in Texas & Florida
Louisiana • Virtual License
Acudetox Specialist
5NP Services in Texas
- Trauma-Informed
- Client-Centered
- Evidence-Based
- Culturally Responsive
- Accepting new clients
- Free 15-minute consultation
- Online sessions from home
- Evenings & weekends until 8 PM
- English & Tiếng Việt
Counseling Services
A space to be heard.
A path to grow.
Meet your counselor
You don’t have to carry this alone.
Hi, I’m Nguyen Bui, but most people call me Johnnie. (he/him)
You may be feeling stuck: trapped by anxious thoughts, weighed down by depression, or carrying the heavy burden of past trauma. Maybe you’ve tried to push through on your own, but the pain lingers, making it hard to move forward.
I provide a safe, supportive space where you can openly explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. My approach is tailored to your needs, whether you’re working through past trauma, coping with anxiety, or searching for hope beyond depression. Together, we’ll develop the tools to help you heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
Before becoming a counselor, I spent more than 24 years in public education. I earned my M.Ed. in Counseling and Development from Lamar University and am trained in EMDR and Brainspotting.
- English & Tiếng Việt
- Licensed in TX & FL
- Louisiana virtual license
- EMDR & Brainspotting trained
- Acudetox Specialist
Nguyen “Johnnie” Bui, M.Ed., LPC, LMHC
Book your free consultationAreas of focus
Counseling for trauma, anxiety & depression
Personalized support for the experiences and challenges that matter most to you.
Anxiety
Understand what drives worry, panic and overthinking, and build practical coping skills that help you feel calmer and more in control day to day.
Depression
Find support, energy and hope again. Together we’ll work on the thoughts, patterns and circumstances that keep you feeling stuck.
I also help with
Who I work with
- Ages
- Children (6–10), preteens, teens & adults
- Sessions
- Individuals, couples & families
- Languages
- English & Vietnamese (Có tư vấn bằng tiếng Việt)
- Where
- Online for clients in Texas, Florida & Louisiana
Evidence-based care
Approaches tailored to you
Together, we’ll identify the therapeutic tools that best fit your needs and goals.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing uses guided eye movements to target distressing memories, ease their emotional charge and support healthier processing. I use it often for trauma, PTSD and anxiety.
Brainspotting
Uses specific eye positions to help you access and process trauma and emotional pain that can be hard to reach through talking alone.
CBT & Trauma-Focused CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy explores the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. TF-CBT adapts it for children, teens and families healing from trauma.
Cognitive Processing Therapy
A structured, evidence-based therapy for PTSD that helps you examine and reshape unhelpful beliefs connected to traumatic experiences.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
A strengths-based approach centered on practical, achievable steps toward the goals that matter most to you.
Acudetox · 5NP
The Five-Needle Protocol places five tiny, sterile, single-use needles at specific points on the outer ear while you rest quietly. Offered in Texas as a complement to counseling, it may support relaxation and stress relief.
My style is integrative and multicultural, also drawing on narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).
Professional credentials
Licensed to support your journey.
Care informed by clinical training and an integrative, client-centered approach.
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor
License #91884. Counseling for clients located in Texas.
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Counseling for clients located in Florida.
Louisiana
Virtual License
Virtual counseling for clients located in Louisiana.
A specialized offering in Texas
Acudetox Specialist · Five-Needle Protocol (5NP)
Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (Acudetox License AD00413) to provide 5NP services in Texas. Contact the practice to learn about availability and whether it’s a good fit for you.
Education
M.Ed. in Counseling and Development, Lamar University (2023)
Specialized training
EMDR, Brainspotting, TF-CBT, CPT, CBT and SFBT
Membership
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
“As someone who has had the honor to work with Nguyen personally and got to see firsthand the magic he creates when counseling his clients, I highly recommend him. He is an excellent counselor and great in EMDR. You would be in good hands with him!”
Fees & insurance
Clear, upfront pricing
Start with a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit, with no commitment.
Free consultation
$0
15 minutes by phone or video
Individual session
$150
Children, teens & adults
Couples session
$200
Couples & families
Sliding scale
Available
Ask if you may be eligible
Insurance
I’m in-network with Aetna and Cigna. I also accept:
Out of network? I can provide a superbill you can submit to your insurer for possible reimbursement.
Payment methods
Good Faith Estimate: If you aren’t using insurance, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of your care under the No Surprises Act. Ask for one at any time, or learn more at cms.gov/nosurprises.
Your well-being matters
The first step is often the hardest. I’m here to walk with you.
Therapy is a place where you can feel heard, understood and supported as you take the next steps toward lasting change. Trust takes time, and we’ll build it together at a pace that feels right for you.
Start with a free consultationCommon questions
Beginning with clarity
Questions are a natural part of starting counseling. If yours isn’t here, please reach out.
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. Sessions are held online, so you can meet from the comfort of your own home. I am licensed in Texas and Florida and hold a Louisiana virtual license, so I can work with clients who are located in those states during sessions.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can talk about what you are looking for and whether we are a good fit. Email the practice to set up a time.
How much does therapy cost?
Individual sessions are $150 and couples sessions are $200. A sliding scale is available. Ask if you may be eligible.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. I am in-network with Aetna and Cigna, and I also accept BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Quest Behavioral Health and Anthem EAP (Bank of America, Texas). If I am out of network for your plan, I can provide a superbill you can submit to your insurer.
Do you have evening or weekend appointments?
Yes. Evening and weekend sessions are available, with appointments up to 8 PM.
Is counseling available in Vietnamese?
Yes. Counseling is available in English and Vietnamese.
Who do you work with?
I work with children (ages 6 to 10), preteens, teens and adults, in individual, couples and family sessions.
What concerns can we work on?
I specialize in trauma and PTSD, anxiety and depression. I also help with grief, relationship and marital concerns, life transitions, stress, ADHD, parenting, self-esteem, anger and more.
Do you provide Acudetox (5NP)?
Yes. I am an Acudetox Specialist licensed by the Texas Medical Board and can provide Five-Needle Protocol (5NP) services in Texas. Please contact the practice about availability.
How do I get started?
Email info@renewed-beginning.com to schedule your free 15-minute consultation or to ask any questions. I am currently accepting new clients.
Take the first step
Your next chapter can begin here.
Reach out to schedule your free 15-minute consultation or to ask a question. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you start.
Get in touch
- Sessions
- Online, for clients in Texas, Florida & Louisiana
- Hours
- Evening & weekend appointments, up to 8 PM
- Based in
- Spring, TX 77379
Please don’t include sensitive health information in email, as it may not be secure. A short note with your first name and a good time to connect is plenty. See client notices.
Client notices
Notices & disclosures
Information Texas requires licensed providers to share with clients and the public.
Notice to Clients
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council · 22 Tex. Admin. Code §884.31
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council investigates and prosecutes professional misconduct committed by marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, psychological associates, social workers, and licensed specialists in school psychology.
Although not every complaint against or dispute with a licensee involves professional misconduct, the Executive Council will provide you with information about how to file a complaint.
To file a complaint with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, please contact the Council using the information below:
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council1801 Congress Ave., Ste. 7.300
Austin, Texas 78701
Tel. (512) 305-7700
(800) 821-3205: 24-hour, toll-free complaint system
bhec.texas.gov
Licensure
Nguyen Bui is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, License #91884, regulated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. He also holds a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license and a Louisiana virtual counseling license. Counseling is provided only to clients located in a state where he is licensed at the time of the session.
Acudetox (5NP) complaints
Acudetox services are provided under Acudetox License AD00413 issued through the Texas Medical Board. Complaints about Texas Medical Board licensees, including acupuncturists, may be reported for investigation to:
Texas Medical Board, Attention: Investigations1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 9.200
P.O. Box 2018, Austin, Texas 78768-2018
Assistance filing a complaint: 1-800-201-9353
www.tmb.state.tx.us
Electronic disclosure of health information
Texas law (Texas Health & Safety Code §181.154) requires us to notify you that your protected health information may be subject to electronic disclosure, for example when submitting insurance claims. Your information is disclosed electronically only as permitted by state and federal law.
Good Faith Estimate
If you aren’t using insurance, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of your care under the federal No Surprises Act. Ask for one at any time, or visit cms.gov/nosurprises.
About this website
Information on this website is for general education and is not a substitute for professional care. Contacting the practice does not by itself create a counselor–client relationship. This practice does not provide emergency services; in a crisis, call 911 or call or text 988.