Sarena Mestas, LPC

Sarena Mestas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon with 12 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, motivation concerns, self-esteem struggles, confidence building, and bipolar disorder. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a space where clients can explore their concerns and develop practical strategies to move forward.

Sarena emphasizes individualized care, tailoring conversation and treatment planning to each client’s specific needs and circumstances. She partners with clients to set meaningful goals and adapts therapeutic techniques to match their pace and preferences, whether the focus is on improving communication, managing mood symptoms, or strengthening self-worth.

Taking the first step toward therapy can require courage, and Sarena acknowledges and honors that effort. She encourages prospective clients by recognizing their initiative and offering supportive guidance as they begin the process of change and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and perspective, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns through concrete strategies and skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and change techniques to help manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and reduce impulsive reactions.

Sarena approaches treatment collaboratively, working with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will adjust techniques over time to support progress.

Online therapy with Sarena is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles. These options increase flexibility and make it easier for people in varied locations or with busy routines to access licensed professionals and continue care consistently.