Wellness Starts Here.
You want to feel better.
We’ll help you get there.
Welcome to Counseling for Real Life
We do therapy differently.
With experience in trauma-informed therapy and a range of specializations, the Strengthening Wellness team is ready to help you meet your goals.
Strengthening Wellness is where expert knowledge meets real life people.
DIFFERENT is GOOD
How we approach caring
At our practice, we believe that all pieces of wellness, including cultural healing and beliefs, the power of community, and the benefits of a safe space, are valuable and worthy.
Real experts caring for real people.
We are trained in specialized knowledge from empirically based research and applicable theoretical approaches for a multiculturally humble and aware perspective. (We’re really book-smart!)
And we have enough care for the whole person to translate all that data, research, and science into the best care for the most important person in the room…YOU.
Therapy is not one-size fits all.
We work with you and what you need from therapy. Not into worksheets or homework? No problem! You want homework? Of course! Space to talk and process works best? You got it. You want us to take the lead? We got you.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Experts for Real People
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Anxiety is one of the top reasons people reach out for help. Your thoughts can feel like they are stuck on a loop. We can help you take back control of your anxiety to get back on track.
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Depression can effect anyone: all ages, all genders, and all walks of life. Depression doesn’t mean you’re weak; your mind AND body need some extra attention. We get it. And we can work with you to build tools to take back your life.
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You don’t need to come into session to educate your therapist on the basics. We get it. We can help with exploring orientation, challenges of coming out, navigating oppression, and more. We can also help with overall stuff in an affirming space; sometimes you just need help navigating life, you just happen to be part of the community.
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Grief is not one size fits all. Whether its a new loss, or something you’ve been struggling with for a while, we can help. There’s no script and no timeline for healing…and you don’t have to carry it alone. We’re here for you.
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Whether you have been diagnosed or you just know that you’re neurodivergent, we can help! We honor your diversity with affirming and individualized support for ADHD, autism, AuDHD, sensory processing differences, and more.
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Taking care of others is hard work. Whether you’re a professional or you’re caring for someone in your family, you need support too. We can offer you the space to heal yourself…so you can continue to heal and help others.
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Sometimes there’s no category, you just know you need someone to talk to. And that is okay! Strengthening Wellness will work with you to find a way to work through the feelings.
Work Life Balance | Stress & Stress Management | Traumatic Experiences | Managing Distress | Loneliness | Professional Challenges | Breakups & Relationships | Distress of the Modern World
Therapy doesn’t have to feel impersonal and clinical.
You are a person who deserves to be heard.
Meet the Strengthening Wellness Team
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Ana M. Salazar, Ph.D., LPC-S (she/her)
Owner & Clinical Director
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Jesusa E. Jasso, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC (she/her/ella)
Senior Clinician
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Danielle Gonzales, M.S., LPC Associate (she/her)
Associate Clinician
(Supervised by Ana Salazar, Ph.D., LPC)
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Jace Schmidt, M.S., LPC Associate (he/him)
Associate Clinician
(Supervised by Ana Salazar, Ph.D., LPC-S)
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Michelle Dolan, B.S (she/her)
Couples & Family Counseling Intern
(Under site training by Ana Salazar, Ph.D., LPC-S)
Get started today to find and Strengthen your Wellness
Let’s Get Started
Experts for Real People
Ready to work with a therapist who will listen to you?
Call us at 361-462-4328
or fill out this form to get started!
We will reach out within 1-2 business days, not counting weekends or holidays, to confirm your request and to arrange a consultation phone call.