First Step Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
412 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810
Let's Connect (475) 206-0368
English
| español 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.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ConnectiCare
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Husky | CT BHP
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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First Step Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Waleska Narvaez
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 10877 Waleska Narvaez
- In Practice for 10 Years
- Certificate from NASW 886733931 / 2016
- Attended Fordham University , Graduated 2016
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (475) 206-0368
First Step Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Dual Diagnosis
- Domestic Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (475) 206-0368
First Step Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
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
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (475) 206-0368
First Step Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (475) 206-0368
First Step Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW