Bret Klausen

Bret Klausen accepts Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Bret Klausen is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Bret is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Bret’s California license number is LPCC15119, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Bret Klausen has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Bret’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, National University. Over that time, Bret has worked closely with Students.

Bret Klausen works with Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Bret spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Bret is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Bret Klausen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Bret’s style is authentic, casual, humorous, solution-oriented, and warm. In Bret’s words: “By learning your history, we can explore the thoughts, beliefs, and habits that maintain current struggles and work together toward meaningful change and healing.”

Bret Klausen (he/him) offers therapy in English. Bret identifies as White.

Bret Klausen offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 2945 harding st in carlsbad. Bret is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Bret Klausen is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Bret will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Bret’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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