LGBTQIA+ Counseling & Support
Strengthening Wellness offers a Safe Space for anyone seeking healing.
There are as many LGBTQ experiences as there are people; no two stories and realities are the same. We are committed to offering you a welcoming environment where you can be yourself without hesitation to work through your challenges.
You don’t need to come into session to educate your therapist on the basics.
We understand marginalization, oppression, and the complicated realities of living in Texas, and that being a part of the queer community is just one piece of who you are as a person. We spend our time in sessions listening to you and being open to your personal experiences.
We get it. And we’re always willing to learn more and to listen to you.
Meet your LGBTQIA+ Specialists and Allies
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Jace Schmidt, M.S., LPC Associate (he/him)
Associate Clinician
Supervised by Ana Salazar, Ph.D., LPC-S
Jace is a passionate advocate and member of the LGBTQIA+ community who can help you explore your values and build a more meaningful life to work through anxiety, depression, and the challenges of neurodiverse lives. As an openly gay counselor, and drag entertainer, Jace can offer specialized support for his peers in the community.
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Victor Casares, B.S., (He/Him)
Counseling Intern
Site Trainer: Ana Salazar, Ph.D., LPC-S
Helping the LGBTQ & Queer community with trauma, grief & loss, anxiety, & depression.
Offers EMDR Therapy
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Danielle Gonzales, M.S., LPC Associate, ASOTP (she/her)
Associate Clinician
Supervised by Ana Salazar, Ph.D., LPC
Help for anger management, trauma, relationships, anxiety, & depression.
Danielle is a trauma & anxiety counselor with solid allyship who specializes in working with young adults navigating self-compassion, self-acceptance, esteem, and managing distress in relationships. As a strong Ally, Danielle is open and ready to talk about all things in your life.
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Ana M. Salazar, Ph.D., LPC-S (she/her)
Owner & Clinical Director
Help for perfectionists, therapists, burnout/stress, and breaking intergenerational curses.
Dr. Ana is an openly bisexual counselor who specializes in working with clients exploring their sexuality, gender, and identity in relation to coming out, especially understanding the perspective of being a person of color or from a collectivistic culture.
We can help you with:
Exploring sexual, romantic, or affectional orientation
Exploring your gender identity
Coming out to loved ones, friends, your workplace, yourself
Navigating the complications of dating
Exploring and navigating cultural oppression
Navigating holidays, family or work events with non-affirming persons
We can also help you with overall mental health needs in an affirming and safe space:
Anxiety & Worries | Depression & Sadness | Work Life Balance | Grief & Loss | Stress & Stress Management | Traumatic Experiences | Managing Distress | Burnout | Loneliness | Professional Challenges | Breakups & Relationships | Distress of the Modern World | And More…
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.