Meet the Strengthening Wellness Team

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. We’ll be able to help you find the one that’s right for you…even if it’s not with us.

You don’t need to have everything figured out; together we can help you sort out your mental wellness journey.

Ana M. Salazar Ph.D., LPC-S

Dr. Ana Headshot, Latina Therapist in Texas

Owner & Clinical Director

Pronouns: she/hers

“You deserve a therapist that is better than average.”

  • Adults 18+

  • Latinas/Latinos

  • Overachievers & Professionals

  • Perinatal & Postpartum

  • Therapists & Counselors


Jesusa E. Jasso Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC

Dr. Jesusa Jasso headshot; Grief Therapy in Texas

Senior Clinician

Pronouns: she/hers/ella

“I am an expert in helping you find yourself and getting you past survival mode.”

  • Adults 18+

  • Latinas/Latinos

  • Family Caregivers

  • Overthinkers & Worriers

  • Perfectionists & Professionals


Jace Schmidt M.S., LPC

Jace and Harvey headshot; therapy for AuDHD adults in Texas

Staff Clinician

Pronouns: he/him

“I’m here to walk alongside you with empathy, authenticity, and encouragement.”

  • Adults 18+

  • LGBTQIA+ Community

  • Neurodivergent Adults

  • College Students

  • Teachers & Therapists


Danielle Gonzales M.S., LPC Associate

Associate Clinician

Pronouns: she/hers

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

“I will help you navigate the wisdom of your experiences.”

  • Adults 18+

  • Latinas/Latinos

  • Veterans & Dependents

  • College Students

  • Individuals reintegrating into society from incarceration


Michelle Dolan M.S., LPC Associate

Michelle Queer Couples Therapy in Texas

Associate Clinician

Pronouns: she/hers

Supervised by Nanci Silver-Boice, LPC-S, LMFT-S

“We can focus on what matters to you in your healing.”

  • Adults 18+

  • Couples & Individuals

  • Women & Men from Marginalized Communities

  • LGBTQIA+ Community

  • College Students


Abigail Carroll, B.S.

Counselor Intern

Pronouns: she/hers

Training under Ana Salazar, Ph.D., LPC-S

Master’s Level Graduate Student

“Together we can work through anxiety, worry, stress, and more!”

  • Adults 18+

  • LGBTQIA+ Community

  • College Students


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.

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…

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