Mental health practice recognized for its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and support of the North Texas community
Dallas, Texas — Room for Change, a Texas-based psychotherapy practice with offices in Garland, Dallas and Houston, was awarded Ally Business of the Year by the North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce at its 2026 Pride in Business Celebration earlier this week. The annual event recognizes businesses, corporate partners, community organizations and individuals contributing to LGBTQ+ inclusion and economic opportunity across North Texas.
Founder and owner Amanda Esquivel, LPC, accepted the award on behalf of the Room for Change team during the Chamber’s annual celebration of businesses, leaders and organizations making a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ community.
“This award means so much to all of us at Room for Change,” said Esquivel. “Creating a place where people feel safe, respected, and free to be fully themselves is at the heart of who we are. We are deeply grateful to the North Texas LGBTQ Chamber for this recognition and proud to stand alongside so many people and organizations committed to building a more inclusive community.”
The Ally Business of the Year Award recognizes a Chamber member business that shows a strong commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion through its work, actions, visible support, and involvement in the community.
For Room for Change, that commitment extends directly to its work in mental health. The practice provides affirming, accessible counseling to children, teens and adults from diverse backgrounds and identities and works to create an environment where clients can seek help without fear of judgment.
“Feeling accepted and having a sense of belonging can have a profound impact on mental health,” Esquivel said. “We want every person who walks through our doors—or meets with one of our therapists online—to know there is room for them here.”
Room for Change provides psychotherapy through offices in Garland, Dallas, and Houston as well as online counseling throughout Texas. The practice accepts most major insurance plans and offers affordable self-pay options, helping reduce financial barriers to mental health care.
About Room for Change
Room for Change is a Texas psychotherapy practice committed to providing accessible, compassionate, and affirming mental health care. Its master’s- and doctoral-level clinicians serve children, ages 8+, teens, and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. With offices in Garland, Dallas and Houston and virtual services available statewide, Room for Change works to make quality mental health care accessible to people throughout Texas.
For more information, visit Room for Change at www.roomforchange.info or call the main number at (214) 385-5445.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Becky Vance 713-705-3594
beckyv@roomforchange.info
