- Client-centered approach
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Mariel
Mariel Sanchez is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family concerns, grief, and major life changes. Mariel commonly supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns, family of origin patterns, and communication or control issues.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on what feels most pressing and practical for the person in front of her. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect, and on cognitive behavioral tools to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Mariel also uses existential ideas to help people name what matters and consider choices when life feels uncertain. Mindfulness techniques are included to practice grounding and shifting attention in the moment. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify what they want and take small steps toward that goal.
She aims to help clients talk through relationship pain such as divorce and blended family issues, or personal concerns like body image and caregiving stress. Conversations are paced to match each person’s comfort and goals. Practical skills and short experiments between sessions are common.
Outside of work she likes movies, reading, and a good slice of pizza. That personal side often helps shape a relaxed approach in sessions and keeps the focus on everyday life changes and coping strategies.
Approaches used and what online sessions look like
Mariel draws on client-centered work to listen closely and help people name what matters. That approach focuses on understanding the person’s experience and guiding conversations around their priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning.She also brings in mindfulness practices to help people notice moment-to-moment experience and reduce reactivity. These practices can be brief exercises used during sessions and as short daily routines between meetings. Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative; Mariel works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences and adjusts over time as needs shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, help with shorter check-ins, and remove travel time. Mariel aims to use practical exercises and straightforward tools that translate into everyday life, whether sessions are remote or in person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, and communication problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness exercises, existential reflection, and motivational interviewing. Sessions mix conversation with practical exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with individuals on anxiety, relationship conflict, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.