Therapist Bio

Kelly Sestero, LPC, LMHC, NCC (Currently running waitlist)

Oregon Licensed Professional Counselor, C6634

Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LH00008871

Idaho Mental Behavioral Teletherapy Counselor MBTCOU-10286

NBCC Nationally Certified Counselor 

OBLPCT Approved Clinical Supervisor

Member of American Counseling Association

Thank you for your interest. It is very important to find the best fit for your therapy journey and I encourage you to schedule several consultations to find that perfect fit. 

I have been a professional counselor since 2002, with work experiences ranging from child and family therapy in outpatient and residential settings to adult treatment in triage and managed care settings. I opened Mindfulness Counseling in 2022 to focus on individual therapy for adults with anxiety and depression. 

I was originally trained in the CBT model, focusing on reducing suffering by understanding how our emotions, thoughts and behaviors work together. In recent years I have found my passion in mindfulness-based therapy using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MiCBT) and Intuitive Eating. I work from a Buddhist Psychology orientation, integrating meditation, mindfulness and compassion to reduce distress from anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. 

I am a trained provider in MiCBT, an intensive 10-week program based on the work of S.N. Goenka and Insight Meditation retreats. This is a program that takes dedication and effort, but the outcome of peace and equanimity are well worth it.