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.

Meet your LGBTQIA+ Specialists & Allies

Jace Schmidt

M.S. LPC Associate

Supervised by Ana Salazar, Ph.D., LPC-S

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

Associate Clinician

Pronouns: he/him


Ana M. Salazar

Ph.D., LPC-S

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor

Owner & Clinical Director

Pronouns: she/hers


Danielle Gonzales

M.S. LPC Associate

Supervised by Ana Salazar, Ph.D., LPC-S

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

Associate Clinician

Pronouns: she/hers


Jesusa E. Jasso

Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor

Senior Clinician

Pronouns: she/hers/ella


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

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.

Individual Therapy for Adults 18+ in Corpus Christi & Virtually 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…

Wellness comes from within - We’re here to help you strengthen it.