Mariana T Hernandez Arias, MSC/MHC, LPC

Mariana is a Mental Health Professional with over 20 years of combined experience in counseling, leadership, coaching, and consulting. During the past decade, Mariana has dedicated herself to the study and practice of Mindfulness. In 2018, Mariana obtained a certification as a Dancing Mindfulness Facilitator from the The Ohio Institute for Creative Mindfulness. From there, she applied the concepts of mindfulness to develop the program Strengthening the Inner Self geared towards increasing focus to enhance performance in everyday life. Through this program, Mariana has been able to coach participants in developing successful mindfulness and problem-solving strategies that allowed many of her then clients to reach goals many thought impossible to achieve.

Mariana has had the privilege of working with clients from all walks of life, including corporate employees of all levels nationwide and internationally, medical students and residents, medical doctors, nurses, and even adolescents. Mariana’s vast experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the role that culture, spirituality, family and identity plays in worldview and how this may impact outcomes.

Before deciding to pursue a career in human services, Mariana studied communications majoring in advertising and worked as a graphic artist for 10 years. She often incorporates her passion for the arts in her coaching methods. Mariana is a dedicated and selfless professional, guided by the basic principles of Professional Counseling ethics: “Do no harm” and “Seek to do good.” Her main goal is that the client comes out of each session with a sense that they have acquired the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will help them thrive in their day-to-day life.

Areas of Expertise: Stress and Anxiety Management, Depression, Anger and Aggression Management, Behavior Modification, Domestic Violence, Couples’ Issues, Substance Use Prevention, Exam Preparation (including Board Exams), Performance, Work/Life Balance, Leadership, and Management.

Mariana is currently located in the Chicago Metro Area and offers sessions in person and remotely. She is available for presentations and trainings.