- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Client-centered care
About Sarena
Sarena Mestas is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship tension, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, body image, and workplace issues.
She centers sessions on what each person brings in. Conversations are practical and direct. She works with clients to set clear goals and tests what helps in day-to-day life. Techniques draw from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness skills to manage overwhelming thoughts and physical symptoms.
Sarena often uses client-centered methods to make space for a person’s perspective while introducing coping skills from dialectical behavior therapy as needed. Motivational interviewing can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. She mixes these tools in ways that fit each person’s situation rather than following a fixed script.
Sessions typically include short skill-building exercises, practice of new ways to respond to stress, and reflective talk about patterns in relationships and mood. She aims to help people notice small shifts they can repeat between sessions. Practical strategies for handling panic, social anxiety, and workplace stress are a common focus.
People considering therapy are encouraged to think about what they want to change and mention those goals during their first meeting. The intake process includes a brief questionnaire and a chance to schedule an initial session to see how the approach feels in practice.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they feel understood and can explore their concerns. It helps people clarify their goals and consider options for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete tools to test unhelpful thoughts and develop coping strategies for anxiety and panic.Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that fit the client's goals and preferences. Together they will adjust techniques based on what helps in everyday life rather than sticking to a single method.
The original biography did not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice skills in the settings where challenges occur, such as preparing for a meeting or practicing a short speech. Licensed professionals can help choose session length and structure that best suit work, family, and daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Sarena works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship problems, and social anxiety and phobia among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, client-centered approach and brings in skills from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address symptoms and behavior patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on mood and anxiety-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.