Sarah Bakura , LCPC, LPC

Sarah Bakura is a licensed counselor based in Wyoming with six years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life experiences. She works with individuals who have faced trauma and abuse, those managing anger and motivation challenges, and people seeking greater self-esteem and confidence. Her clinical background also includes experience with bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder.

Sarah approaches care from a strengths-based perspective, holding the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to meet current challenges. She emphasizes collaboration and support as clients take steps toward a more fulfilling life, recognizing that beginning therapy often requires courage.

She holds LCPC and LPC credentials - LCPC denotes Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and LPC denotes Licensed Professional Counselor - reflecting her formal training and state licensure to provide therapeutic services. Throughout her work she focuses on helping clients build practical skills and emotional insight to navigate change and find greater stability and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Sarah Bakura

Sarah Bakura integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and experiences guide the work - it is useful for building self-esteem, exploring personal values, and strengthening motivation. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms. DBT teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for clients dealing with intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sarah collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on these approaches flexibly so therapy can be tailored to what the client finds most helpful.

Online sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible options to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier for people to access licensed professionals from their own communities, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and choose the communication style that works best for them.