We are looking to grow our team!
We are currently looking for pre-licensed therapists! If you are an LGPC interested in joining our group practice in DC, email us at join@sanchezcenter.com.
About Us
Marisol Sanchez, LICSW/LCSW
Founder & Psychotherapist
Marisol is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist licensed in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and California with an MSW from the University of Southern California (USC). She founded The Sanchez Center with the goal of providing mental health services to communities that have been otherwise not represented in the mental health field. Marisol has more than fifteen years of experience in the field of mental health and has worked in a variety of settings such as community mental health, school settings, and hospitals- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Kaiser Permanente. She is fluent in Spanish/English.
In her practice, she aims to help professionals and young adults with their personal and professional struggles, navigating life transitions, identity and family difficulties. Being a bilingual Latina—born and raised in Los Angeles, California—with parents that immigrated to this country at a young age, allows her to especially empathize with the mental health concerns that many first and second-generation professionals and young adults face in our current society. She also enjoys working with entrepreneurs and business owners and understands some of the mental health challenges that come up.
Marisol is one of the few mental health providers in the DC area trained by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in the complexities of diabetes management and effective treatment strategies specific to people with diabetes. Having family members living with diabetes brings this issue close to home for her, and she is passionate about helping those living with diabetes. She helps clients experiencing diabetes distress, diabetes burnout, anxiety, depression, and adjustment conditions.
In addition to her licensure and ADA training, Marisol was also trained by the Harvard Medical School in Global Mental Health Trauma and Recovery. This state-of-the-art cultural and scientific learning experience gave her a therapeutic lens through which she’s able to address the mental health needs of individuals and communities affected by trauma in a contextually and culturally attuned manner. Licenses: LC50081340 (DC); 0904009976 (VA); 74684 (CA)
Languages: English/Spanish Idiomas: Ingles/Español
Chanell Gaines, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor / Psychotherapist
Chanell Gaines was born in DC and raised in Alexandria, VA. She is a licensed counselor in DC, Maryland and Virginia and is a board approved supervisor. She has been in the mental health field for more than 15 years with experience in private practice, community based and inpatient settings.
Chanell is experienced in working with adolescents and adults with an array of needs to include depression, substance use, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem. She has worked in a variety of settings to include an inpatient state hospital, in client homes, and an outpatient mental health clinic. She has extensive experience with Multisystemic Therapy in a community setting as well as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness, always focusing on a person-centered approach. She is certified as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II).
Chanell thinks of herself as a guide on your journey to wholeness and mental wellness. She believes that everyone is capable of doing the work necessary to live their best life.
Chanell is married with three children – all boys. She loves coaching and watching competitive cheerleading and football and bleeds Burgundy and Gold – Hail! In her spare time (the little she has) Chanell enjoys gardening and watching mindless television.
Channel is also able to provide Teletherapy in Florida
Daniela Romero, LPC (she/her/ella)
Licensed Professional Counselor/ Psychotherapist
Daniela is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor providing therapy to adults and couples navigating life’s challenges and transitions. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso and a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology with a concentration in Addictions Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Daniela offers culturally responsive care for diverse adult clients, including first-generation individuals and couples exploring identity, family dynamics, and relationship challenges. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, cultural identity, communication issues, and emotional disconnection in relationships.
Her therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and attachment-based work to support clients in understanding their patterns, building emotional resilience, and fostering deeper connections.
Outside of the therapy room, Daniela enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, dancing salsa and bachata, and practicing yoga for relaxation and self-care.
Languages: English/Spanish Idiomas: Ingles/Español
Jalyn Harden, LICSW/LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Psychotherapist
Jalyn Harden is a licensed clinical social worker living and evolving in Washington, DC. She is an alumni of Rutgers University where she pursued her Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Jalyn earned her Master of Social Work from Howard University, and has since worked towards independent licensure in various settings and populations including outpatient community mental health, private practice, residential crisis, and inpatient substance use treatment.
Jalyn genuinely enjoys working with women, and has a focus on empowerment in dating, sexuality, and relationships. She is also helpful to individuals who are experiencing challenges in their personal life with transitions; managing difficult emotions; symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. Her work includes aspects of several orientations based on the individual, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and positive psychology.
When she’s not in session, Jalyn enjoys spending time with her fur baby, Chai; travelingthe world, trying new restaurants, reading, engaging in spiritual practices, exploring hercreativity, spending time in nature, working out, and intentionally spending time withthose she feels most aligned with.
Lauren Zazzarino, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor / Psychotherapist
Lauren is a Licensed Professional Counselor working with clients in Washington, D.C. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from West Chester University. She has worked in the mental health field in settings including community mental health, partial hospital and intensive outpatient, and private practice.
Lauren is experienced in working with adult populations, ranging from college-aged individuals to those later on in their careers. She has experience working with individuals in this demographic who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, life transitions, relationship dysfunction, grief, and attention difficulties - and most recently, individuals struggling with the new presidential administration and its impact on DC citizens. In general, Lauren uses a person-centered approach with techniques from different modalities - including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic. These modalities help her to assist individuals of all backgrounds with compassion and understanding (and a sense of humor). Lauren believes in a phenomenological approach, emphasizing how the client is the expert on their own lives and she is there to help them be their most authentic and autonomous selves.
Outside of the therapy room, Lauren enjoys spending time with friends, cooking/baking, running, and binge watching reality tv.
Micki Duran, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor / Psychotherapist
Micki is a Licensed Professional Counselor working with clients in Washington, DC. She holds an undergraduate degree in Critical Gender Studies from UC-San Diego and a Master of Education for Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. She has worked in the mental health field in settings including private practice, residential substance use treatment, and consulting.
Micki is experienced in working with adult LGBTQ+ populations, especially those exploring their gender and sexuality, and has experience providing letter documentation for those seeking gender-affirming surgery. She is also experienced working with those in alternative relationship structures, such as polyamory and other forms of ethical non-monogamy. Micki has generally used a feminist, person-centered approach and techniques from various modalities (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and others) to assist clients of all backgrounds and identities improve emotion regulation skills, develop boundaries, process grief and past trauma, and address anxiety and depression.
Outside of her therapeutic work, Micki enjoys physical fitness, participating in social justice events, drawing, and spending a significant amount of time with her dog, named Mija, who may make cameos in the background of sessions.
Dr. Mirian Campos, LPC (VA), Ed.D
Licensed Professional Counselor / Psychotherapist
Dr. Mirian Campos is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. She received her master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling at Marymount University and went on to receive her Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. Dr. Campos has over eight years’ experience working in the hospital setting providing community resources, emotional support, support groups, and individual counseling services to cancer patients and their loved ones, as well as working with healthcare professionals and supporting their mental health needs. Dr. Campos also taught at Marymount University for four years and provided supervision to many new counselors in the field, which grew her passion for supervision and teaching. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and conversational in French.
Dr. Campos approaches her work with clients through a psychodynamic lens, but she understands that everyone’s needs are unique, which is why she incorporates individualized techniques into her practice. She approaches therapy through a wellness model with the idea that anyone could use therapy not just when they are at their worst. Therapy is a great tool for one’s overall physical and emotional well-being/self-care.
Dr. Campos specializes in grief and loss work and helping clients process how suffering any type of loss can often lead to or trigger symptoms of anxiety, depression, guilt, etc. Dr. Campos has done trainings in Humanistic Sandtray and Equine Assisted Therapy.
As a multilingual therapist who is also Latina, Dr. Campos has always prided herself in being able to provide mental health services to Spanish speaking populations who often don’t have access to services in their own language. Due to her work in the hospital setting she has had the opportunity to work with a diverse adult population, which has led her to be able to build a therapeutic connection with almost anyone. In her spare time Dr. Campos loves to bake and spend time with her Pomeranian who is also bilingual and may pop in on her sessions.
Languages: English/Spanish/French Idiomas: Ingles/Español/Frances
Dr. Chanel S. Rodriguez, PhD, NCC
Resident in Counseling - under the supervision of Dr Campos
Dr. Chanel S. Rodriguez (she/ella/her/suya) is a counselor educator that works predominantly with children, adolescents, & their families. Her interests are in working with those with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief/loss, identify development, family conflict, maternal mental health and complex trauma. She has also conducted research and she is passionate about serving asylum seekers, refugees, immigrants, & first-generation born in the United States (English & Spanish). Her research interests involve multiculturalism in counseling, intersectionality, complex trauma, acculturation, and mental health of immigrants, refugees, and asylum-seeking youth & their families. As a child of immigrants, much of her own & her family’s experiences & culture have led her to the work she does currently. She is also a professor teaching counselors-in-training on how to provide best practice and culturally competent approaches in the communities.
Languages: English/Spanish Idiomas: Ingles/Español
Brenna Ratiff, LGPC
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor - under the supervision of Micki Duran
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor providing therapy to adults and adolescents. I am a native of Washington, DC, who received her bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Services from Old Dominion University and a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Therapy from Trinity Washington University.
I have experienced working with children as young as 4 to provide therapy and also utilizing a Child-Centered Play Therapy Approach. I am open to working with college-aged individuals and adults. I also have experience working with adolescents experiencing anxiety and grief. In my experience, I have worked with individuals struggling with depression, grief/loss, anxiety, and adhd. I currently use a person-centered approach, drawing on interventions and strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy. I enjoy helping individuals understand themselves and navigate many life challenges.
Outside of therapy, I enjoy baking, fitness, playing with my cat, Marshall Lee, who often screams very loudly, and exploring new places around the DC area.
Fiorella Sifuentes, LGPC
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor - under the supervision of Chanell Gaines
Fiorella is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor who works with clients in Washington, D.C. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Universidad de Lima, Peru, and a Master's degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from The George Washington University.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Fiorella is passionate about providing culturally responsive care and creating a space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow. Her experience in community mental health and school-based settings has allowed her to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and ages. Fiorella's approach is collaborative, person-centered, and strengths-based, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and expressive therapies. As atrained Art Therapist, she also offers creative interventions for clients who may benefit from exploring emotions and experiences through art, while always honoring each person's comfort level and preferences.
Above all, Fiorella believes that therapy is about building a genuine connection. She aims to help clients better understand themselves, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. Fiorella’s areas of focus are adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, career and identity exploration, relationship and family challenges, and self-esteem. She also enjoys supporting neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD and autism, through a compassionate, affirming, and individualized approach.
Outside of therapy, you'll likely find her trying a new coffee shop, creating felt and embroidery art, or spending time with her family and her dog, Maki (who may make a friendly appearance during sessions).
Languages: English/Spanish Idiomas: Ingles/Español
Ela Mae Dalumpines
Intake Coordinator, HealthCare Assistant, and Registered Nurse
Hobbies and Interests: Watching movies, loves the beach
Skilled in customer service and a name you can trust.
Barb Valier
Billing Director
Barb Valier (pronounced VAL-YAY) is the founder of Helping Hands Billing Solutions and specializes in medical billing and credentialing for mental health providers. The Sanchez Center hired her to manage their billing operations. She is passionate about helping therapists navigate the often frustrating world of insurance billing so they can focus on what they do best: caring for their clients.
Barb works closely with therapists and group practices to handle the behind-the-scenes complexities of insurance billing, including claims submission, denial resolution, accounts receivable management, and provider credentialing. Her goal is to make the billing process as smooth and stress-free as possible for the clinicians she supports.
Clients value Barb’s persistence with insurance companies, her attention to detail, and her ability to solve complicated billing problems. She understands that when billing is handled correctly, it provides stability and peace of mind for mental health providers, their practices, and their patients.
Through Helping Hands Billing Solutions, Barb is proud to partner with therapists to support the financial health and growth of their practices.
In her spare time, Barb loves being attached at the hip to her wife of nearly 29 years and their two adorable and crazy pups Maddie and Birdie. She also enjoys yard saling during the summer and thrift shopping year-round. She loves BINGO, and would love to own a mini farm one day when she can have a dog sanctuary and rescue as many dogs as she is able!
London & Lucky
Chief Pet Therapists
London and Lucky are two bonded cats. They both met in the shelter and have been inseparable since. They might show up to some of your therapy sessions with Marisol.