Wilza Descardes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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Wilza Descardes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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New York, NY 10006

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You keep everything running.. work, family, relationships, all of it – but inside, you’re running on fumes. You wake up tired, push through the day, and then fall asleep knowing tomorrow will ask just as much of you. Even when you try to rest, your mind keeps spinning through the tasks that still need to be done. You’ve built a life that looks full from the outside, but inside, it feels like pieces of you are slipping away. You’re stretched too thin, trying to hold it all together, and quietly wondering how much longer you can keep going like this. Something has to give...and that something can’t be you.

Creating a calm, compassionate space where you don't have to hold everything alone. A steady, judgement free space to rest, reflect, and peace.

Therapy is where you can breathe again. Using attachment-based, trauma-informed, and compassion-focused approaches, I help women untangle exhaustion, release guilt around boundaries, and reconnect with the parts of themselves they’ve neglected. We’ll create healthy rhythms that honor your limits, support your needs, and bring balance back into your life.

You deserve more than just getting through the day. With the proper support, you can move from survival to steadiness – from depletion to renewal. You can feel calmer, lighter, and more present in the life you worked so hard to build. Let’s start that shift together. Reach out today and get started by scheduling your free, no-obligation consultation.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Wilza Descardes now - (646) 687-2825

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

New York, NY 10006

(646) 687-2825

Albany, NY 12205

My website

Now welcoming new clients. Virtual sessions. We'll start with a gentle consult to explore your needs and see if it feels like a good fit.

I specialize in Anxiety, Life Transitions and Self Esteem

$222 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, families and groups

Let's Connect (646) 687-2825

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

New York, NY 10006

(646) 687-2825

Albany, NY 12205

My website

Now welcoming new clients. Virtual sessions. We'll start with a gentle consult to explore your needs and see if it feels like a good fit.

I specialize in Anxiety, Life Transitions and Self Esteem

$222 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, families and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $222
Couple Sessions $222
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

Aetna
Cigna and Evernorth
Cigna EAP
EAP:Cigna
EAP:United Health/Optum
Humana - Dual
Humana - Medicare
Humana Medicare
United Health/Optum
UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP

I offer private pay with a limited sliding scale and accept select insurance via Headway and Grow Therapy. Superbills are available. During our consult, we'll walk through fees, coverage, and what feels most accessible for you.

Wilza Descardes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (646) 687-2825

Wilza Descardes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (646) 687-2825

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 095849 Wilza Descardes

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Columbia University School of Social Work , Advanced Clinical Practice, Graduated 2017

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training in trauma-informed care, attachment-based work, and compassion-focused approaches. My certifications and ongoing clinical education ensure that the support you receive is grounded, evidence-based, and tailored to your lived experience.

Wilza Descardes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (646) 687-2825

Wilza Descardes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (646) 687-2825

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem

Expertise

Caregivers
Child
Depression
Family Conflict
Life Coaching
Parenting
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

I support women navigating burnout, overwhelm, boundaries, anxiety, and life transitions. Therapy with me is gentle, collaborative, and grounding. We move at your pace, explore patterns with compassion, and build clarity, emotional balance, and sustainable change.

Wilza Descardes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (646) 687-2825

Wilza Descardes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (646) 687-2825

4 Endorsements

Stephanie Ward

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Wilza brings a grounded, compassionate presence to her work, creating a space where clients feel seen, understood, and safe. She blends strong clinical skill with authentic connection, supporting deeper healing, resilience, and self-trust.

Susan Gilliam

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Wilza is a skilled and dedicated therapist with exceptional empathy. She is particularly skilled with depression and burnout. I highly respect her and recommend her wholeheartedly.

Alexandra Bayo

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

I highly recommend Wilza as a compassionate, skilled clinician. Her trauma-informed, attachment-based approach creates a calm, grounding space for women experiencing burnout, overwhelm, and boundary challenges, supporting meaningful and sustainable change.

Michael S. Goldstein

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Wilza's work with women and trauma is amazing. She has such a positive impact on those she sees. Highly recommended so check her out asap.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Compassion Based Therapy
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Person-Centered
Sandplay
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused
Trauma Informed Care

I use an attachment-based, compassion-focused, and trauma-informed approach to help women navigate burnout, boundaries, and life transitions. My work blends mindfulness, CBT, ACT, and emotion-focused techniques to support healing, clarity, and meaningful, sustainable change at a pace that feels safe.

Wilza Descardes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (646) 687-2825

Wilza Descardes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (646) 687-2825

Location

Primary Location

New York, NY 10006

(646) 687-2825

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Additional Location

Albany, NY 12205

(646) 687-2825

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Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Now welcoming new clients. Virtual sessions. We'll start with a gentle consult to explore your needs and see if it feels like a good fit.

Wilza Descardes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Take the first step to help. Call now - (646) 687-2825

Now welcoming new clients. Virtual sessions. We'll start with a gentle consult to explore your needs and see if it feels like a good fit.

Wilza Descardes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Take the first step to help. Call now - (646) 687-2825

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