Sarah Bakura, LCPC, LPC

Sarah Bakura is a licensed counselor who uses a client-centered approach to support people facing trauma, mood struggles, and life transitions. She combines practical skills with attentive listening to help clients make small, steady changes. Sarah holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Wyoming.

With six years of clinical experience, she works with people dealing with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, and bipolar concerns. She also helps with self-esteem, stress, and navigating major life changes. Sessions focus on what the person brings and build on existing strengths.

Her methods include cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thinking patterns and emotion-focused work to deepen understanding of relationship needs. Dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness help with strong emotions and impulsive reactions. She draws from these approaches to tailor practical tools for day-to-day life.

In a typical session she listens first, then offers exercises and gentle challenges that fit the client's pace. Homework or skills practice may be suggested to reinforce progress between visits. The aim is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.

Sarah encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready and offers a supportive, nonjudgmental setting. She helps clients clarify goals, try new coping strategies, and notice what works for them.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-centered therapy places the client’s goals at the center of sessions and values the person’s experience. In practice this means the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead while offering reflections and options for moving forward.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills to change reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, then try methods that fit those factors. Clients can expect a mix of listening, skill teaching, and real-life practice tailored to their progress.

This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and client-centered techniques to remote visits so clients can practice skills between sessions and bring concrete problems to work on during meetings.