LGBTQIA+ Counseling & Support
Strengthening Wellness offers a Safe Space for anyone seeking healing.
Being a part of the community doesn’t need to be the reason why you’re seeking help; we’re not going to assume this is what you need. (If it is, we got you.) You’re also a human who just needs support and somewhere to process whatever is going on right now.
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.
Meet your LGBTQIA+ Specialists & Allies
Ana M. Salazar Ph.D., LPC-S
Owner
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Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Jesusa E. Jasso Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC
Senior Clinician
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Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Jace Schmidt M.S., LPC Associate
Staff Clinician
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Licensed Professional Counselor
Danielle Gonzales M.S., LPC Associate
Supervised by Ana Salazar, Ph.D., LPC-S
Associate Clinician
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Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Michelle Dolan M.S., LPC Associate
Supervised by Nanci Silver-Boice, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Associate Clinician
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Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Abby Carroll, B.S.
Training Under: Ana Salazar, Ph.D., LPC-S
Counselor Intern
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Master’s Level Graduate Student
We can 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…
We can also 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
Introducing Free Affirming Therapy for the LGBTQ+ Community
Take a step toward better mental well-being through affirming mental health care.
Strengthening Wellness is honored to share we have been awarded funding from the Gamma Mu Foundation, in collaboration with the Mosaic Project of South Texas, to support the LGBTQ+ community by offering FREE therapy sessions for eligible adults ages 18+ in Corpus Christi, the Coastal Bend and surrounding areas.
Who is eligible for free therapy sessions:
LGBTQ+ community members who could not afford therapy without hardship
Residents of Corpus Christi & Coastal Bend region
Individual adults ages 18+
What is covered in free sessions?
4-5 sessions in-person with our Counselor Intern per person
4-5 sessions in-person or virtually with our LPC Associates
Extensions & additional sessions optional to renew or review with staff on an as needed basis and with funding availability.
Request a consultation call to speak with our intake coordinator or administrative staff to review eligibility and availability by completing the form below.
What is Eligibility?
Eligible persons would typically be uninsured or underinsured and not able to access therapy services without financial hardship. (Underinsured is those whose insurance deductibles and/or copays further impacts their ability to access services.)
If paying for therapy leads to a harmful impact on your daily needs, such as paying for food, housing, or transportation to work, this is financial hardship.
Five - eight sessions are covered by this grant per person requesting assistance. This usually offers the opportunity to gauge need, establish if we are the right fit for you and to determine how long therapy might need to be. Extensions & additional sessions optional to renew or review with staff on an as needed basis and with funding availability.
If funding is not available to continue sessions, clients can discuss treatment planning including option to continue services at current offered rates.
Image by and linked to: Alexis J. Cunningfolk at Worts & Cunning Apothecary
Let’s Get Started
Ready to work with a therapist in Texas 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.
In person individual therapy for Adults 18+ in Corpus Christi & virtual therapy across Texas
Anxiety & Worries
Depression & Sadness
Work Life Balance
Grief & Loss
Stress & Stress Management
Traumatic Experiences
Managing Distress
Burnout & Professional Challenges
Loneliness & Friendships
Breakups & Relationships
Distress of the Modern World
And More…