Location
Offering support to new and existing clients via Teletherapy through a HIPPA compliant platform video or phone. We are in this together.
About
I believe healing is a collaborative effort between a client and his or her clinician. To be most effective, a clinician must provide sincere empathy without judgement. As a Hispanic woman from New York City, I am attuned to the importance of the multicultural implications within therapy. I assist my clients in developing clear, attainable treatment goals. Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals and issues, I draw from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach.
My clinical experience includes individual as well as group therapy in English and Spanish. I specialize in working with Adults diagnosed with both mental health and substance use disorder (Co-Occurring) and families affected by Intimate Partner Violence.
I am dedicated to helping my clients overcome depression, anxiety, addictions to alcohol and drugs, and other stresses that affect all of us at some time in our lives and empower my client to live their best life.
Call or Email First Step Wellness for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 206-0368
Finances
- Cost per Session: $125 - $250
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By:
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Husky | CT BHP
- Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 8 Years
- License: Connecticut / 10877
- School: Fordham University
- Year Graduated: 2016
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: NASW / 886733931
- Certificate Date: 2016
Endorsements
"I am honored to have Waleska as my partner at First Step Wellness. She is highly professional and knowledgeable about cutting-edge treatment modalities. She develops great rapport with her clients and is truly dedicated to their well-being. "
Location
Specialties
- Dual Diagnosis
- Domestic Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
Issues
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
Mental Health
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- LGBTQ+
- Lesbian
Client Focus
Ethnicity:
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak:
Spanish
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
- Teen
- Preteen
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Family
- Group
Last Modified: 27 Jun 2020
(475) 206-0368