Sacra Durandisse

Sacra Durandisse is a licensed counselor who brings 27 years of experience to her work. She helps people facing stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and struggles with motivation and self-esteem. She writes in straightforward terms and aims to make the first step easier for those feeling unsure about therapy.

She treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and building practical steps forward. Sacra encourages small, doable changes rather than overwhelming plans. Her style centers on support and practical problem solving.

In sessions she listens for what matters most and helps people set clear goals. She works on coping skills for anxiety and stress, and practical strategies to manage addictive behaviors. For people processing trauma, she prioritizes safety and pacing so clients move at a comfortable speed.

Sacra also helps with relationship communication, control issues, and challenges around money and work. She addresses feelings of guilt, shame, and low self-worth, and supports people navigating divorce and separation. Her guidance aims to restore daily functioning and confidence.

She holds licensure as an LCPC and an LMHC and practices from Maryland. Sacra offers care in English and accepts international clients. To start, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire so they can schedule sessions that match their needs and timing.

Evidence-based techniques and online care

Many of the approaches Sacra uses are evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and pacing. One common type of work emphasizes building coping skills for anxiety and stress by teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes that reduce overwhelm. Another approach centers on recovery from addictive behaviors by identifying triggers, shaping routines, and developing relapse-prevention plans that fit daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals, preferences, and pace. That means trying options, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full-length session isn't needed. It can also help when quieter surroundings or less visual focus are useful, or when work breaks and day-to-day life require flexible timing. Licensed professionals can use these options to make therapy more practical while working toward the same goals as in-person care.