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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma and abuse
About Sacra
Licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Maryland with 27 years of experience, Sacra Durandisse focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She frames clients as experts in their own stories and works collaboratively to build on existing strengths. Short, direct conversations and practical steps are preferred over long lectures. Sacra emphasizes clear goals and steady progress in sessions.
Over her career she has supported people facing workplace problems, mood concerns, social anxiety, and issues around communication and control. She also addresses divorce and separation, money and financial stress, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and women’s issues. Her approach centers on using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
In sessions she focuses on concrete skills, motivation, and confidence-building. She helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck and practices new ways of coping. The work often includes short-term goals and follow-up steps people can try between meetings.
Sacra accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. The program uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location.
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Confirm the current session formats directly before booking if you need a specific arrangement.
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How evidence-based approaches are used in remote sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical change. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at how thoughts and behaviors reinforce anxiety and low mood, and teach specific skills to interrupt those patterns. This method is often used for stress, social anxiety, and mood struggles.Motivation-focused work helps people build momentum to change addictive or avoidant behaviors. It uses short, goal-oriented conversations to increase readiness and plan concrete next steps. Trauma-focused techniques center on stabilizing symptoms and developing coping strategies for intrusive memories or post-traumatic stress reactions.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review symptoms, personal goals, and preferences, and then suggest methods to try. Clients can give feedback and the plan can be adjusted over time to better fit what works for them.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, avoid travel time, or use a shorter phone check-in when bandwidth or concentration is limited. Therapists help clients pick the format that best matches their schedule and daily life without promising a particular arrangement.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Washington, Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include workplace issues, social anxiety, mood disorders, and relationship-related stresses.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills and clear goals. Sessions emphasize building motivation, confidence, and steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional work experience. That span includes work with people facing addictions, trauma, and ongoing anxiety.
What are her credentials and location?
Credentials listed are LCPC and LMHC, and she practices in Maryland. The LCPC is shown as a credential in the profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options directly before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and the practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan.
How do I get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence begins the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.