Sacra Durandisse , MD, LCPC, LMHC

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Sacra Durandisse employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and healing. One common approach she uses involves skill-building strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. Another emphasis is trauma-informed work that helps clients process past abuse and post-traumatic reactions while developing coping tools to manage triggers and emotional responses. She also integrates approaches that support recovery from addictions by strengthening motivation and relapse prevention skills when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sacra works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She guides clients through options, adjusts techniques over time, and prioritizes practical strategies that align with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy with Sacra is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care during life transitions, when travel is difficult, or when a convenient session format is preferred, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on progress and goals together.