LGBTQIA+ Counseling & Support
Strengthening Wellness is always a Safe Space for anyone seeking healing.
Our counselors at Strengthening Wellness offer a safe and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ and Queer clients.
We are committed to offering care and healing that is rooted in safety for all. We believe firmly that everyone deserves to be truly seen, heard, and supported.
There are as many LGBTQ experiences as there are people; no two stories and realities are the same. Regardless of your sexual, affectional, or romantic orientation…your gender identity or expression…if you are out or not…regardless of what you look like when you walk in the door…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.
We get it. And we’re always willing to learn more and to listen to you.
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…
Meet our LGBTQIA+ Specialists & Allys
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.
Ana M. Salazar
Ph.D., LPC-S
she/her
Dr. Ana is an openly bisexual counselor who specializes in working with clients exploring their sexuality, gender, and identity in relation to coming out, especially understanding the perspective of being a person of color or from a collectivistic culture.
Danielle Gonzales
LPC Associate
Supervised by Dr. Ana Salazar, LPC-S
she/her
Danielle is a strong generalist counselor with solid allyship and specializes in working with young adults navigating self-compassion, self-acceptance, esteem, and managing distress in relationships.
Bailey Patterson
Counselor Intern
she/her
Bailey supports members of the LGTBQIA+ community including their family in navigating the challenges, stigmas, and relationship changes of the coming out experience.
Now Accepting New Clients for all Adult Counseling Services.
Call (361) 462-4328
Same-week appointments available.
Please leave a voicemail if we missed you or we are on the other line.
We invite you to call or use the form below for a consultation call so we can see how we can meet your needs and help you through your issues through individual therapy.
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