Hi, I’m Bre, preferred pronouns being she or they. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Oregon, with over seven years of experience. I have worked with individuals of all ages, with different backgrounds, and across a variety of settings (juvenile detention center, temporary housing placement for individuals within the foster care system, multiple shelters for individuals experiencing being unhoused, alternative high school, and local community crisis center).
Within sessions, I take the approaches of client-centered and strengths-based counseling while remaining rooted in mindfulness. I have gained the insight and skills to show up fully for myself and others in session. I have cultivated self-awareness through meditation classes and retreats that have aided my own self-discovery of inherent compassion in order to guide others with humility and grace.
My Education and Additional Trainings:
• Naropa University, Master of Arts, Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology
• University of Missouri St. Louis, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Art Therapy
• Emotional Frequency Technique (EFT), Level I & II
• 500 Hour Holistic Yoga Teacher Training (YTT)
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Diversity and inclusion are crucial for me in my personal life, and in my career as a therapist. While working from a social justice lens, I invite conversation regarding bias, privilege, and power. Throughout my diverse experiences in the field, I have increased my competency as well as my confidence in being of service to others. Let's create a supportive and safe space together that is unique to your needs as an individual.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
OR LPC C6259
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Bre's incredible n intuitive. Shes very receptive to what I have to say and makes me feel understood. I'm working with her in the ways that I can and shes been more than accommodating. I changed therapist a few times before landing on Bre and grateful I did.
Highly recommend her.
Written on Nov 20, 2023 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
She has been with me for so much of my mental health journey and is always insightful, understanding, positive, and helpful. She is an awesome person who loves to help others!
Written on Sep 07, 2023 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
She’s just simply the best! You’d have to take my word for it. I’ve never felt so seen or understood or normal with any of the therapists I’ve worked with before, and there have been plenty. :)
Written on May 25, 2023 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Bre has been incredible as a support and guide, I truly value her so much. I look forward to our discussions and she is such an attentive and courteous listener. Highly recommend, literally my favorite therapist of all time ❤️
Written on Apr 30, 2023 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
I truly believe I would be able to be finding the solace in my chaotic life if Bre was not helping me to sharpen my mental tool belt. I feel safer with her than any other therapist I've worked with and never felt so seen.
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Bre has been a welcoming and supportive presence from the very beginning of my therapy sessions with her. She was exactly the kind of support I needed when I found her and she has been great beyond the initial visit. She responds to messages quickly and it makes me feel heard
Written on Nov 16, 2022 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd