Sacra Durandisse , MD, LCPC, LMHC

Sacra Durandisse is a seasoned clinician with 27 years of professional experience serving individuals in Maryland and beyond. She is licensed in the District of Columbia and Maryland and holds the credentials MD, LCPC, and LMHC - MD indicating a medical doctor, LCPC meaning Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and LMHC meaning Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her work centers on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and address trauma and abuse while building motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Sacra approaches therapy with the conviction that each person is the expert on their own story and brings strengths that can be mobilized during change. She frames the therapeutic relationship as one of support and empowerment, guiding clients as they take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her practice also attends to related concerns such as communication and control issues, relationship transitions, mood challenges, and workplace or financial stressors.

Whether addressing acute challenges or longer-term growth, Sacra blends practical, evidence-based techniques with empathy and respect for each client s goals. She works collaboratively to identify strategies that fit individual needs and to help individuals build resilience, self-love, and healthier ways of coping.

Evidence-Based Strategies for Effective Online Therapy

Sacra applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and on building practical coping skills. These structured approaches help clients manage symptoms of stress, anxiety, and mood concerns by teaching concrete tools for day-to-day challenges. She also integrates trauma-informed methods that prioritize safety and gradual processing, supporting people who are recovering from abuse, post-traumatic stress, or addiction-related harms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sacra works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting methods over time to match progress and changing needs. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all solution.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility. Sessions can be held by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges are possible via live chat or text-based messaging, allowing clients to fit care into busy schedules and to receive support from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapy in ways that match daily life and practical constraints.