- Client-centered care
- CBT tools and skills
- Focus on codependency
About Mariel
Mariel Sanchez is an LPC who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and major life changes. She aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so clients can use what they learn quickly. Her tone is warm and down-to-earth, and she brings three years of clinical experience to each appointment.
Mariel uses approaches that center the client's experience. She listens for what matters most and helps people set small, achievable goals. Many clients come for help with codependency, communication problems, attachment concerns, blended family issues, and the weight of caregiving roles.
Her work mixes practical tools with conversations about meaning and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are taught to reduce overwhelm and improve focus in everyday moments.
Mariel also draws on Client-Centered and Existential ideas to support people through transitions like divorce, immigration, or changes in family roles. Motivational Interviewing techniques help when someone wants to make a change but feels stuck or unsure where to start.
Outside the office she enjoys movies, reading, and a good slice of pizza. The combination of someone who listens closely and offers concrete next steps is central to her style.
How Mariel’s Approaches Work Online
Mariel uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus sessions on what matters most to the person in front of her. That means she listens closely and follows the client's priorities while reflecting feelings and concerns back in plain language.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which involves noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors in everyday life. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, and relationship patterns because it gives clear steps people can try between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mariel collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made so clients feel involved in the choices about their care.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten commutes, and keep check-ins regular. It can also offer flexible ways to use tools like short skill-building exercises, mindfulness practices, and homework between sessions so therapy fits everyday 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 works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include codependency, attachment issues, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, and body image.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. Mariel listens first, then helps people set small goals and practice tools between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience providing therapy to people facing anxiety, relationship conflict, and life transitions.
What credentials and region apply?
Mariel holds an LPC credential and works from Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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