- Guilt and shame work
- Addictions support
- Self-esteem focus
About Sacra
Sacra Durandisse is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 27 years of professional experience based in Maryland. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
She focuses on practical help. She listens to each person's story and points out strengths they already have. In sessions she and the client name problems, set realistic steps, and track small changes over time. This approach is aimed at coping better with daily pressures and painful memories.
Her work includes addressing relationship communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and the specific burdens of guilt and shame. Financial stress and workplace concerns are also part of the issues she addresses. She helps people who struggle with mood concerns, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress find clearer ways to respond.
She thinks of the client as the expert on their life. Her role is to offer guidance, techniques, and support while the person decides which changes to try. Conversations focus on concrete next steps rather than abstract talks.
Because she has many years of experience, she can draw on varied approaches to match different needs. Before a first session, prospective clients fill out a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial meeting. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used with clients include cognitive-behavioral strategies, which help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test different behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These techniques are practical and focus on clear exercises and small experiments that can be done between sessions.Another common approach involves trauma-informed methods that help people process difficult memories at a manageable pace. This kind of work emphasizes pacing, grounding exercises, and building coping skills to handle stressful moments without becoming overwhelmed.
Choosing the right approach is usually collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as needed over time.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time, which can make it easier to attend consistently. Some formats make shorter check-ins or phone conversations possible when sitting for a full session is difficult. The biography does not specify exact formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online sessions can let people practice skills in real life between meetings and then bring back what worked to discuss with the therapist.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Washington, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication, control issues, divorce, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and workplace struggles.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She emphasizes practical, evidence-based techniques and collaborative problem solving. The approach focuses on naming problems, identifying strengths, and trying concrete steps to change behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Maryland. Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients. Sessions with her are conducted in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.