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Bre-Anna Johnson

Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP

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Available both in-person and online
Albany, NY 12203
It can be hard to navigate who you are when you’ve spent so long trying to fit into who others needed you to be. Your whole life you have felt responsible for the emotions of others, but those around you have not cared for you the same. I've learned how powerful it can be to turn that empathy inward, to understand ourselves just as deeply as we understand others. It is a privilege to guide you, and others like you, toward a greater sense of peace and self-awareness. Grounded in multicultural awareness and inclusivity, my practice recognizes how culture, identity, and lived experiences shape the way we see ourselves and the world.
I help clients navigate life transitions, grief, identity changes, and emotional regulation through a strengths-based, narrative approach. Working with clients of varying ages and backgrounds, I offer a supportive space for reflection, clarity, and growth, empowering you to reframe your story and move forward with confidence.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’ll meet you where you are, offering warmth, empathy, and collaboration as we move at your pace. My goal is to help you feel seen, understood, and supported as you take the next step toward healing and connection with yourself.
Call or Bre-Anna Johnson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (929) 333-4593

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1st Step Counseling, PLLC

Albany, NY 12203

(929) 333-4593
My website
I offer virtual appointments and I am currently accepting new clients!
I specialize in Life Transitions, Stress and Emotional Disturbance 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (929) 333-4593
Photo of Bre-Anna Johnson, Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1st Step Counseling, PLLC

Albany, NY 12203

(929) 333-4593
My website
I offer virtual appointments and I am currently accepting new clients!
I specialize in Life Transitions, Stress and Emotional Disturbance 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueShield of Northeastern New York
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis
  • Highmark
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (347) 455-8820.
Photo of Bre-Anna Johnson, Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Bre-Anna Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (929) 333-4593
"
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (347) 455-8820.
Photo of Bre-Anna Johnson, Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Bre-Anna Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (929) 333-4593

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Dacia McBean (New York / 088609) Bre-Anna Johnson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended University at Albany, SUNY, MS in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2022
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My background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) enhances my ability to work with clients, integrating behavioral principles to support emotional regulation and behavior change. I have worked extensively with youth and their caregivers on creating harmony within the home.
Photo of Bre-Anna Johnson, Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Bre-Anna Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (929) 333-4593
"
My background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) enhances my ability to work with clients, integrating behavioral principles to support emotional regulation and behavior change. I have worked extensively with youth and their caregivers on creating harmony within the home.
Photo of Bre-Anna Johnson, Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Bre-Anna Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (929) 333-4593

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Life Transitions
  • Stress
  • Emotional Disturbance

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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We will focus on your existing strengths to build a solid foundation as we begin to reframe and rewrite the stories from your life into narratives that empower you and bring healing. By gaining more of a personal understanding, through self exploration we can connect your patterns of emotional regulation to alleviate your distress; helping you gain clarity and move forward with a renewed purpose.
Photo of Bre-Anna Johnson, Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Bre-Anna Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (929) 333-4593
"
We will focus on your existing strengths to build a solid foundation as we begin to reframe and rewrite the stories from your life into narratives that empower you and bring healing. By gaining more of a personal understanding, through self exploration we can connect your patterns of emotional regulation to alleviate your distress; helping you gain clarity and move forward with a renewed purpose.
Photo of Bre-Anna Johnson, Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Bre-Anna Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (929) 333-4593


Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Bre-Anna Johnson, Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Bre-Anna Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (929) 333-4593
Photo of Bre-Anna Johnson, Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Bre-Anna Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (929) 333-4593

Groups


Location

Primary Location

1st Step Counseling, PLLC

Albany, NY 12203

(929) 333-4593
"
I offer virtual appointments and I am currently accepting new clients!
Photo of Bre-Anna Johnson, Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Bre-Anna Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Call for a free consultation now - (929) 333-4593
"
I offer virtual appointments and I am currently accepting new clients!
Photo of Bre-Anna Johnson, Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Bre-Anna Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Call for a free consultation now - (929) 333-4593