- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Mariel
Mariel Sanchez is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, grief, and coping with life changes. Mariel works with adults who notice patterns from their upbringing affecting current relationships and daily functioning. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.
Mariel uses straightforward conversation to help people name the patterns that keep repeating. She draws on client-centered work to listen without judgment and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts that feed anxiety and stress. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to support calmer responses to difficult feelings.
In sessions she pays attention to family of origin issues and attachment themes when those show up. She also addresses concerns such as communication problems, codependency, control issues, and blended family challenges. Practical steps and short exercises are used between meetings to test what changes feel helpful.
Mariel also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, fatherhood concerns, immigration-related strain, and the fallout of separation or divorce. She will discuss specific goals and how therapy sessions can fit into daily routines. The emphasis is on clear, manageable strategies rather than long explanations.
Outside of work she reads, watches films, and enjoys pizza. That ordinary balance informs how she thinks about problem solving in therapy. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can talk about next steps.
How Mariel Uses Therapeutic Approaches Online
Mariel commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy means she listens closely and follows what the person brings up, helping them organize thoughts and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting thoughts that increase anxiety or sadness and testing small behavioral changes to reduce their impact.She also brings mindfulness into sessions as a practical skill for calming attention and noticing reactions in the moment. These approaches are used to address family of origin patterns, relationship difficulties, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Choosing which methods to emphasize is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk about goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps most.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking. The site sign-up asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Online work can make it easier to fit regular check-ins into a busy week, allow shorter phone or video check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy can be part of daily life.
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 focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, family of origin issues, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices. The work includes identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying short exercises between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a licensed counselor working with adults on anxiety, relationship strain, and related concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and practices there.
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 does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
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