All people deserve to live healthy and satisfying lives. At Connally Counseling, our intention is to help clients find ways to increase insight, clarity, balance, and meaning. We are passionate about the intersection between psychotherapy, research, and contemplative mindfulness.
Our goal is to provide a comfortable environment for supporting clients on their journey to wellness and self-discovery. With over twenty years of experience as licensed therapists, and teaching at a university level, we have an eclectic skill base. Our work includes helping clients release or integrate past traumatic experiences, abuse and history of depression.
This is an agency comprised of therapists who are advocates and members of the LGBTQIA community. We are committed to providing culturally affirming care to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer-Identified and those exploring gender, sexuality, diverse relationships and kink.
Mission
The mission of Connally Counseling is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of all persons with particular attention to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and kink communities by providing mental health services and programs that create community; empower community members; provide essential resources; advocate for civil and human rights; and embrace, promote and support human diversity.
Principles
The principles that guide the actions of Connally Counseling in the design and implementation of all agency services and programs, are:
Inclusiveness and diversity founded on human and civil rights for all
Honor all forms of relationships and diversity (poly, non-traditional, monogamous, kink)
Honesty, integrity and transparency in all of our interactions
Financial stability and integrity of the agency and clients
Collaboration with clients and other community agencies to provide a continuum of care and services
Compassionate and quality service delivery
Continual growth and improvement of staff
Cost-effectiveness
Measurable outcomes
Kindness, respect, and compassion in all interactions
Anti-Racism
At Connally Counseling, we vehemently condemn systemic racism and the profound impact it has on the mental health and well-being of individuals from marginalized communities. We recognize racism as a traumatic experience that inflicts profound harm, affecting one's sense of self, safety, and belonging. As therapists committed to providing compassionate care, we acknowledge the urgent need to address and dismantle the structures of oppression that perpetuate these injustices.
The intersectionality of race, ethnicity, sexuality, and other marginalized identities shapes a complex landscape where individuals face compounded challenges. We understand the unique struggles faced by people of color within the LGBTQIA community and the layered impact of discrimination on their mental health. Our commitment to anti-racism extends beyond words—it is woven into the fabric of our practice. We prioritize creating a therapeutic space that is inclusive, safe, and affirming for individuals of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. We actively work to challenge biases, dismantle systemic barriers, and foster a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding.
We are dedicated to ongoing education, self-reflection, and advocacy, recognizing that anti-racism is essential in providing effective mental health care. By addressing the impact of racism on mental health, we strive to empower individuals, promote healing, and create pathways toward resilience and growth. We recognize that at this time, Connally Counseling is a group practice composed of mostly white clinicians. We consciously acknowledge this reality and aim to hold it in perspective as we practice our commitment to anti-racism. As white clinicians, we recognize that there are life experiences we will never personally understand due to the real harm and disparity generated by global forces of colonialism, marginalization, and oppression. As a group practice, we strive to utilize the resources and education we access to continue building our clinical competency and humility so that we may offer solidarity with communities in their fight toward emotional, mental, and spiritual healing and liberation.
At Connally Counseling, we stand in solidarity with those affected by racism, committed to promoting equity, justice, and holistic well-being for all. Our aim is to contribute to a world where mental health care is a catalyst for healing and empowerment.