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LCPC, LPC

Sarah Bakura, LCPC, LPC

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationWyoming
  • Focus areasTrauma and abuse, Anger, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Sarah

Sarah Bakura is a licensed clinician who draws on Internal Family Systems alongside client-centered and evidence-informed methods to help people navigate intense emotions and life transitions.

Background and approach

With six years of clinical experience and licensure as an LCPC and LPC, she works from the premise that each person carries internal strengths that can be called on during healing. Sarah emphasizes collaboration and curiosity while helping clients process trauma, abuse, anger, depression, anxiety, bipolar challenges, and stress-related difficulties.

Her practice also addresses a wide range of relational and personality-related concerns, including attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication and control struggles, impulsivity, dissociation, and feelings of isolation or shame. Sarah combines gentle exploration with practical strategies drawn from CBT and DBT to build coping skills and emotional regulation.

Based in Wyoming, she encourages people who are ready to pursue greater well-being to take the next step, offering steady support as they work toward clearer goals and more satisfying daily life.

Integrating therapeutic methods into online care

Internal Family Systems helps people gently explore the different internal parts that influence feelings and behaviors, making it useful for trauma, shame, and strong emotional states. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathic understanding so clients can feel heard and discover their own strengths and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers practical tools for identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building skills to manage anxiety, depression, and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time so therapy stays relevant and effective for the individual.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, continue consistent work during life transitions, and connect from different locations while maintaining regular treatment rhythms with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Sessions focus on trauma and abuse, anger, depression, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like attachment, codependency, dissociation, and isolation.
What is the therapist's general approach to therapy?
The approach centers on Internal Family Systems combined with client-centered care and evidence-based skills from CBT and DBT to blend internal exploration with practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has six years of professional work experience supporting people through emotional and relational challenges.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
She holds licensure as an LCPC and an LPC and practices in Wyoming. License details are NV LCPC CP5867-R and WY LPC LPC-2033.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Wyoming, Nevada, Delaware, Montana

Languages

English