James Bui (he/him)

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I’m a therapist with a trauma informed CBT/DBT/ IFS background. I center you and bring a warm, collaborative style to every session.

Associate Clinical Social Worker in San Diego, CA
Supervised by Nancy Phung-Smith, LMFT138181

About My Clients

My clients are adults and teens navigating stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions with emphasis on identity, career coaching and bereavement. A lot of my clients also deal with men's issues including masculinity, cultural expression and emotional communication.

My Background and Approach

I’m a second-generation Vietnamese American (he/him) social worker, therapist and certified Brené Brown facilitator who works with adults and teens navigating stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions with emphasis on identity, career coaching and bereavement. I also specialize in men's issues including masculinity, cultural expression and emotional communication. I bring a warm, collaborative style to every session and draw from CBT, DBT, and EMDR to help clients move toward clarity and healing. Guided by empathy and generosity, I show up fully for my clients - listening deeply, honoring their pace, and offering steady support through change. Outside of therapy, I enjoy cooking, hiking and birding during my travels.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe mental health is a reflection of not just our individual needs, but also our cultural and community values and norms. I am an unapologetic 2nd generation Vietnamese American who stands for racial and gender equity. I value diversity and inclusion, and see therapy as a space for intergenerational trauma to heal and leverage parts of our history and experiences in resilient wisdom.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Sharp
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Shield of California
I have experience with the following
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Taoism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English, tiếng việt
  • Rate: $70 - 125/session

Info

Email James
7290 Navajo Road #105
San Diego, CA 92119

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