Meet the Strengthening Wellness Team
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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.
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Jesusa E. Jasso, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC (she/her/ella)
Senior Clinician
An expert in trauma, PTSD, grief & loss, helping caregivers, anxiety/depression; in English or Spanish
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Danielle Gonzales, M.S., LPC Associate (she/her)
Associate Clinician
(Supervised by Ana Salazar, Ph.D., LPC)
Help for anger management, trauma, relationships, anxiety, & depression.
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Jace Schmidt, M.S., LPC Associate (he/him)
Associate Clinician
(Supervised by Ana Salazar, Ph.D., LPC-S)
Helping the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent community, anxiety & depression, navigating the world as a queer person.
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Michelle Dolan, B.S (she/her)
Couples & Family Counseling Intern
(Under site training by Ana Salazar, Ph.D., LPC-S)
Helping couples of any genders and individuals with anxiety, depression, and wellness skills.
Your connection with your counselor is everything.
Strengthening Wellness chooses counselors that are excellent in their skills, invested in their field, and dedicated to creating meaningful, lasting change for their clients. Take time to choose the right counselor for you and let us know if you start with someone but you aren’t feeling a strong sense of fit or connection – we’ll be able to help you find the one that’s right for you.
Even if its not with our office.
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 | Managing Distress Stress & Stress Management | Loneliness Traumatic Experiences | Breakups Professional Challenges | Relationships Distress of the Modern World
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.