- Focus on work and wellbeing
- Short-term skills-based work
- Person-centered listening
About Mariel
Mariel Sanchez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and life changes. She keeps things straightforward and focused on practical next steps, so conversations feel useful from the first session.
Mariel uses clear, person-focused methods to identify what matters most to each client. She listens for where patterns cause pain and helps people try small changes that make daily life easier. Sessions aim to build skills for coping, communicating, and setting healthier boundaries.
Her background includes three years of counseling experience working with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family challenges, and caregiver stress. Mariel also supports people dealing with body image, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and immigration-related stress. She brings patience and curiosity to those complex topics.
Therapeutic approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches guide how she helps people reflect on choices, shift unhelpful thoughts, and practice new behaviors in daily life.
Mariel practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. Outside of work she enjoys movies, reading, and a good slice of pizza, and she aims to bring that same down-to-earth attitude to the therapy room.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. It helps people feel heard and helps clarify what they want to change in work, relationships, or daily stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills for shifting unhelpful patterns. That approach is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with change.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, try methods that seem likely to help, and adjust based on what works. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to emphasize skills practice, reflective work about meaning, or mindful coping strategies.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use mindfulness or homework exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, motivational interviewing techniques, and person-centered conversations to an online setting to keep therapy practical and focused on daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mariel commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and coping with life changes, and also works with issues like attachment, blended family challenges, body image, and immigration stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical, combining talk with skill-building from approaches like CBT and mindfulness to help people change thoughts and behaviors.
What experience does she bring?
Mariel has three years of counseling experience working with a range of concerns including caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and forgiveness work.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Mariel?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.