Hi, I'm Bre (she/they), a licensed professional counselor serving clients in California and Oregon. I live in Joshua Tree, within the Mojave Desert, alongside my pup, Stella Blue. With over eight years of clinical experience—much of it in crisis settings—I specialize in supporting first responders, survivors of abuse, and anyone navigating the effects of trauma, chronic stress, or life's most challenging transitions.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in humanistic principles and informed by somatic awareness, mindfulness, and deep presence. I believe healing begins within a safe, authentic relationship where you feel seen, heard, and accepted just as you are. Together, we'll explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion while working toward meaningful, lasting change.
My training includes a Master of Arts in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology from Naropa University, as well as a 500-hour Holistic Yoga Teacher Training completed in India. These experiences have shaped the way I hold space for others by integrating mind, body, and heart into the therapeutic process.
I also believe that being an effective therapist requires an ongoing commitment to my own growth. Through personal therapy, yoga, meditation, and continued learning, I strive to deepen my self-awareness and embody the compassion, humility, presence, and occasional humor that I hope to bring into our work together.
Creating an inclusive and affirming space is central to my practice. I work from a social justice lens and welcome conversations about identity, culture, privilege, power, and the systems that shape our lived experiences. My goal is to cultivate a therapeutic relationship where every part of you feels respected, supported, and empowered.
Whether you're seeking healing from trauma, greater self-understanding, or support through a difficult season of life, I'd be honored to walk alongside you. Together, we'll create a therapeutic space that is aligned with your unique needs as an individual.
Professional experience
8 yrs in practice
Trauma and abuse Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Depression
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Great experience, I feel comfortable, and I trust Bre . I highly recommend you book a session . I’m getting help that I need and understanding in my day to day and other issues
Written on Jul 10, 2026 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Bre is very thoughtful and understanding. She helps me gather my thoughts and walks me through what I am feeling and how to unpack my emotions. She's so kind and I'm very appreciative I have her as a therapist!
Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Great therapist that truly listens and holds me accountable. Knowledgeable and kind and very professional.
Written on Sep 17, 2025 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Bre is an amazing therapist. I feel extremely supported by her and very comfortable during our sessions, and I always leave our sessions with a strong sense of relief. She is very kind, insightful, and super awesome!
Written on Apr 26, 2025 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Bre is wise beyond her years and has helped navigate healing from some complex PTSD.
Written on Apr 10, 2025 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 1 year on issues concerning grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Breanna has been an amazing and exemplary therapist! She does an excellent job at listening, and provides helpful advice and solutions. I especially appreciate how nice, gentle, and patient she is in our sessions. Out of the many therapist and counselors I've had in my life, she is by far the best.
Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Bre has been a safe spot in the storm for me. She's given me space to be heard and seen. And she's fostered an environment that's helped me see myself more clearly. I'm grateful to have her in my life.
Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Bre makes me feel seen and is a great therapist.
Written on Sep 26, 2024 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
I absolutely recommend Bre Spehn as a therapist. She has helped me talk through my anxieties, and has never once made me feel “bad” or “wrong” about my feelings, while guiding me to a healthier place. I look forward to my time with her, and I appreciate her relaxed nature and expertise.
Written on Jul 14, 2024 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Bre is kind, caring and straightforward. I appreciate her listening and her encouraging me to discuss the issues that are difficult for me. I never feel any way but heard and valued as a person by Bre, no matter the context.
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and adhd
Bre has helped change my life I can’t imagine where I would be today without her! She is so thoughtful and caring and I feel so lucky to have crossed paths with her
Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 1 year and 6 months 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
Over the last few months of therapy Bre has opened my eyes to what therapy can be. She is amazingly perceptive, an amazing listener that keeps your healing journey the primary focus of each session.
Written on Mar 08, 2024 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Very knowledgeable and considerate. Highly recommend
Written on Feb 15, 2024 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Bre is awesome! I always feel very supported
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
Bre has helped me with the process of learning I'm Autistic late in life. She has helped me through burnout, depression, anxiety, and everything in between. I am amazed at how far I've come since working with Bre!
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coaching
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’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 is an incredible listener and a deeply respectful person. I appreciate the type of space she holds in our sessions, it's a great place for me to work through my busy brain
Written on Sep 04, 2022 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Bre is an excellent therapist. She understands my concerns, goals, and gives me the space to address the things I need to.
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I’ve had multiple therapists and Bre is by far the best fit for me. She is kind, considerate and thoughtful. And she also doesn’t hesitate to hold me accountable in a thoughtful way. I am very grateful to have been placed with her on BetterHelp.
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Very personable, willing to listen, and see things from your perspective . Learned things about myself in 2 sessions that I never realized through months with other therapists.
Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Bre is very communicative
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Bre is terrific. Very nice and easy to talk with!
Written on Apr 04, 2022 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve only had a couple sessions with Breanna and she really has helped me. She’s patient and listens and is encouraging. I would recommend Breanna.
Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, and trauma and abuse
My sessions with Bre have been great. Bre is extremely easy to talk to and gives me the space to express whatever I may be feeling that day. Bre's input has always been kind and unbiased , allowing me to view things from a different perspective. I would highly recommend Bre to a friend or colleague.
Written on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
I absolutely love her she gets me on so many levels
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I love Bre so much, she really listens to me and understands the growth I'm needing help with
Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with Breanna "Bre" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
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