Meet the Strengthening Wellness Team

Ana M. Salazar

Ph.D., LPC-S

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor

Senior Clinician

Owner & Clinical Director

Pronouns: she/hers


Jesusa E. Jasso

Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor

Senior Clinician

Bilingual Spanish/English

Pronouns: she/hers/ella


Danielle Gonzales

M.S. LPC Associate

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

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

Associate Clinician

Pronouns: she/hers


Jace Schmidt

M.S. LPC Associate

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

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

Associate Clinician

Pronouns: he/him


Different is good…

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.

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.

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.

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