Wanda Velez-Baez, Lmsw

Wanda is a Dynamic Bilingual Therapy, who’s here to help you thrive! With a master’s degree from Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work and Years of Expertise. Wanda’s Focus on Life Transitions Helps Patients Build Resilience, Enhance Self-Worth, and Embrace Spiritual Growth.

Wanda Doesn’t just Listen—She Empowers You to Take Charge of Your Healing. Imagine Feeling Truly Seen, Deeply Supported, and Equipped with the Tools to Overcome Challenges and Embrace Growth.

As a Bilingual Therapist, who specializes in working with individuals in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA2s+ Community, Wanda Creates a Welcoming Space for Those Seeking Mental Health Support in Both English and Spanish. She Believes Your Story Matters, and Your Voice Deserves to Be Heard. With Wanda’s Guidance, You’ll Build a Healthier, Happier Future.

Wanda offers a Culturally Affirming, Compassionate Approach to Care for Teens, Adults, and Seniors Alike.

Specializing in Evidence-Based Therapies Such As, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavioral Analysis, Motivational Interviewing Techniques (MIT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Grief Counseling, and Mindfulness Training. Her Expertise Empowers Individuals, Families, and Couples to Overcome Challenges Such as Anxiety, Addiction, Bereavement, LGBTQIA2s+ issues, Mood and Neurodivergent Disorders, Pre- and Postpartum Depression, and Intergenerational Trauma

Clients can expect a warm, structured, and grounding first session with me—one that helps them feel safe, understood, and clear about what comes next. I start by creating an environment where they can slow down and speak freely without judgment. From there, we explore what brought them in, identify the most pressing concerns, and clarify both immediate and long‐term goals. I walk them through what therapy with me looks like, set expectations, and begin shaping a plan that feels realistic and supportive. By the end of the session, clients typically leave with a sense of direction, a feeling of being genuinely heard, and the reassurance that they’re not navigating their challenges alone.