At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 88774
- NPI
- 1093559411
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interviewing
- CBT informed
- Client-centered
About Mariel
Mariel Sanchez is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and life changes. She focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more able to cope. Her approach is warm and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on listening and working together on clear goals.
Mariel uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build small, sustainable steps forward. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on each person's perspective and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behavior patterns. Mindfulness and existential ideas sometimes come into the work when clients want to explore meaning and present-moment awareness.
With three years of clinical experience, Mariel has worked with a range of concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication problems, and body image. She also supports people dealing with divorce, family of origin problems, fatherhood issues, and immigration-related stressors.
Mariel practices in Texas as an LPC. She offers sessions in English and does not take international clients. She aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on what will help in day-to-day life.
Outside of therapy she enjoys movies, reading, and a good slice of pizza, and she brings a calm, personable presence to her work.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Mariel often brings Motivational Interviewing into sessions to help people find their own reasons for change and to build small, realistic steps forward. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting ambivalence, and supporting personal motivation for change.
She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions start from the client's perspective and priorities. This helps people feel heard and shapes the pace and focus of the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try out different behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mariel works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people meet from a quieter spot, choose not to use video if that helps, or schedule sessions around work and family commitments. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mariel commonly help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like attachment, communication, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, using listening and clear goal-setting to guide practical change.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of clinical experience working with a variety of personal and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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