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Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC

Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Executive Blvd, Ste 178, Yonkers, NY 10701
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (914) 877-2940
Photo of Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Shaela is a firm believer that individuals have their own unique story to tell and that there is no one specific way to work through these stories. To her, there is no such thing as one size fits all. Her counseling style is comforting and interactive. Shaela's belief is in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Her main goal is to provide a safe, warm, supportive, and culturally sensitive environment for those that she works with.
She is optimistic that the clients she collaborates with will have her full support in their journey to developing a self-identity that reflects their most positive attributes and strengths.
Shaela specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders, trauma, low-self-esteem, OCD, ADHD, DMDD, substance abuse, social anxiety, and adjustment disorders. Depending on your induvial needs, her approach includes Cognitive-Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Rational-emotive counseling amongst others.
Take the first step to help. Call or Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros now - (914) 877-2940

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

1 Executive Blvd

Ste 178

Yonkers, NY 10701 map

(914) 877-2940

Yonkers, NY 10705

Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros
Let's Connect (914) 877-2940
Photo of Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

1 Executive Blvd

Ste 178

Yonkers, NY 10701 map

(914) 877-2940

Yonkers, NY 10705

Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • Northwell Direct
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Provider Network of America (P
  • Quest
  • Sana Benefits
  • TRICARE
  • World Trade Center (HealthSmar
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We accept many major insurance plans. If you dont see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
Photo of Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
or call with questions - (914) 877-2940
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We accept many major insurance plans. If you dont see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
Photo of Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
or call with questions - (914) 877-2940

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 010469 Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended The College Of New Rochelle, MS, Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from The College Of New Rochelle MS / 2014
Photo of Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (914) 877-2940
Photo of Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (914) 877-2940

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Psychosis
  • School Issues
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
Photo of Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (914) 877-2940
Photo of Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (914) 877-2940

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

English

Age

Toddler
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

English

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Biofeedback
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Couples/Marital Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Photo of Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (914) 877-2940
Photo of Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (914) 877-2940

Location

Primary Location

LifeStance Health

1 Executive Blvd

Ste 178

Yonkers, NY 10701

(914) 877-2940

Additional Location

Yonkers, NY 10705

(914) 877-2940

Nearby Areas

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Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (914) 877-2940
"
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Shaela Amaya-Vallesteros
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (914) 877-2940