Room for Change

Room for Change Est. in 2014, Room for Change serves residents 12 and older in the Garland, Dallas (Oak Lawn), and Houston and throughout Texas online.

RFC counselors have masters or doctoral degrees and are ready to assist you with your mental health concerns. A letter from the Owner, Amanda Esquivel:

I received feedback recently that perhaps potential clients see our practice name, Room for Change, as something very different than it is intended. It was a blind spot for me as I’ve always been so focused on creating physical and emotional space

that is welcoming enough for people of all walks of life to explore and to heal. I remember sitting up late one night a few years ago as the practice began to grow, knowing we needed a better moniker for the group as it wasn’t just me anymore. We had outgrown “Counselor Amanda”. I thought about hundreds of clients and their stories, all which centered around a culmination of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors they wanted do away with. Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that bogged them down, made them feel hopeless and helpless. Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors they were desperate to change. It was and is my job to help them change what is no longer useful while accepting who they are. Unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that no longer suit our clients are what we make space to change at RFC. I also know there are far too many people out there, whether it be because of who they are attracted to or love, the color of their skin, their levels of masculinity, femininity, and otherness, who are told they need to change. That their essence is wrong and that they need to change in order to fit in, to be loved, to be accepted. As you can imagine, this is far from my mission in this life as an accepting, affirming, and empowering counselor. But the word change has been used as a weapon against unwilling participants, and I want to be sensitive to that. I’m not here to blacklist the word “change” though, as it has its place. We at Room for Change help our clients work through and change whatever stands in the way of their own personal acceptance. Our own inner critics are the hardest to live with. Us counselors are here to help our clients shift from self critical to self loving, from anxious to peaceful, from lost to knowing who they are. Those are the changes we assist with. We have never and will never encourage clients to be anything but who they are, to love who they choose, and to live life as their healthiest best selves. We change the clouds for their sun to rise.

POW!! Becky and Dusty spent the day at the Garland Chamber of Commerce Expo, connecting with the community and helping p...
06/18/2026

POW!! Becky and Dusty spent the day at the Garland Chamber of Commerce Expo, connecting with the community and helping people tap into their mental health superpowers 💥🦹🦸

We had an incredible time representing Room for Change at the 2026 Pride In Business Expo! 🏳️‍🌈We loved meeting so many ...
06/17/2026

We had an incredible time representing Room for Change at the 2026 Pride In Business Expo! 🏳️‍🌈

We loved meeting so many wonderful people, sharing more about our presence in Houston, and talking about the importance of having supportive, affirming spaces for every person’s mental health journey. We also loved everyone's responses to our cute affirmation stickers 😊

Thank you to the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for bringing business and community together for such an energetic and meaningful celebration. We had a blast and are so grateful to have been part of it! 💙

This was such an interesting read. It’s a good reminder that kids don’t need perfection. They need support, connection, ...
06/16/2026

This was such an interesting read. It’s a good reminder that kids don’t need perfection. They need support, connection, trust, and space to actually be kids! 💙

Unicef recently released its latest report on child well-being, and the Netherlands took the No.1 spot for mental health.

Even The Hulk knows that anger is rarely the whole story. Underneath the smash energy, there can be fear, grief, shame, ...
06/15/2026

Even The Hulk knows that anger is rarely the whole story. Underneath the smash energy, there can be fear, grief, shame, and the exhaustion of trying to hold everything together for too long.

Healing is not about pretending you’re fine until you turn green and rip your sleeves off. It’s about learning that emotions don’t get weaker when they’re ignored — they usually just come back louder.

So remember, emotional regulation > emotional radiation. Always.

06/12/2026

"And the crowd goes wiiiild!"

Recovery time is not wasted time. Rest, reflection, and repair are part of how people stay steady, especially when life ...
06/10/2026

Recovery time is not wasted time. Rest, reflection, and repair are part of how people stay steady, especially when life has been demanding more than usual.

Recovery is an important part of managing stress.

Research shows practices like muscle relaxation, brief mindfulness, and consistent sleep routines can reduce stress and support long-term mental health.

Save this for later and come back to it when you need a reset.

06/09/2026

Before we can regulate emotions, we usually have to recognize what they are trying to tell us. Naming what we feel can create just enough space to respond with more care and less autopilot.

Before the week starts, take a second to check in with yourself. What do you need more of this week? What can you releas...
06/07/2026

Before the week starts, take a second to check in with yourself. What do you need more of this week? What can you release? What is one small thing that would help you feel a little more grounded?

A gentle mental health reminder for you as you head into a new week.💙

Tag someone who needs to hear this.

06/05/2026

Stress is not just “in your head.” It can show up in your body, your mood, your sleep, your relationships, and even your ability to focus.

Paying attention to stress early is not overreacting. It is part of taking care of your mental and physical health.

Mental health care works best when people can walk into the room as their full selves.Creating spaces where people feel ...
06/04/2026

Mental health care works best when people can walk into the room as their full selves.

Creating spaces where people feel seen, respected, and understood isn’t extra. It’s a privilege 💙

Gender-affirming care can make a huge difference in someone's life.

But first, what is gender-affirming care?

It is both mental and physical care that seeks to minimize distress transgender people experience by providing a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that acknowledges the individual's gender identity or uncertainty about their gender identity.

Learn more at afsp.org/lgbtq.

Address

3256 Southern Drive Suite 461
Garland, TX
75043

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12143855445

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