Sarena Mestas is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, relationship strain, and low self-esteem.
01About Sarena
Sarena Mestas is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. She speaks plainly and aims to make early steps feel easier for someone who is worried or uncertain. Sarena uses a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions.
She listens first, then tailors conversations and a plan to each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and building confidence rather than on jargon or long lectures.
Background and approach
Her work draws on a mix of evidence-based tools. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers emotion regulation and coping skills for intense feelings.
Mindfulness practices support steadying attention and noticing patterns without judgment. Over a dozen years in clinical settings informs a calm, steady style. She values sensitivity and treats people with compassion while keeping goals clear and manageable.
People can expect a mix of talk, skill practice, and concrete strategies to try between sessions. Sarena adapts the pace and focus depending on need. Whether the priority is reducing panic attacks, improving workplace interactions, or working on body image and self-love, she shapes each plan to fit daily life.
She is based in Oregon and offers sessions in English to people in different locations.
02Credentials
- LPC (Oregon)
- License c5237 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1992126049 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sarena lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Sarena names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Sarena names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches for online care and practical skills
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person in front of the therapist, with the counselor following your lead and offering support without judgment. This approach helps people feel heard and helps shape goals that matter in everyday life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions connect. Sessions focus on spotting unhelpful thinking, testing new behaviors, and practicing small changes to reduce anxiety or depression symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It can be useful for impulsivity, mood swings, and high-stress moments by giving step-by-step coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Together they’ll try techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video can recreate a face-to-face feel, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Sarena address in therapy?
Sessions focus on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, relationship strain, and self-esteem. She also works on body image, panic, social anxiety, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens first and then tailors conversation to the person. Expect practical skill-building, clear goals, and a calm, respectful tone.
What is her professional background?
She has about 12 years of experience working in clinical settings. That time includes helping people with mood disorders, impulsivity, and communication problems.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Oregon and practices with that credential. Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions to people in different locations, with services conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Formats can be chosen based on what fits daily routines and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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