Sarah Bakura, LCPC, LPC

Sarah Bakura is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wyoming with six years of experience. She works with adults who are struggling with anger, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and life changes. Sarah describes clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on building from existing strengths.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then uses practical tools from several evidence-based approaches to address patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions often involve talking through recent events, spotting unhelpful thinking or behavior, and practicing new ways to respond to strong feelings.

Sarah draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on each person's concerns. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change thought patterns that increase anger or anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used for emotional regulation and managing impulsivity.

She also integrates elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice and shift the emotional habits that cause recurring conflict. That can include slowing down during heated moments, recognizing physical signs of escalation, and trying new communication moves.

People who reach out will be asked about their goals and the practical problems they want to solve. The first sessions are used to clarify priorities and choose approaches that fit each person’s situation and preferences.

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