Vannessa Gresham is an accomplished healthcare operations leader with over 25 years of specialized expertise in medical credentialing, billing, and financial management. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and has built a distinguished career at the intersection of healthcare administration, regulatory compliance, and revenue cycle optimization.

As Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Vannessa provides strategic financial oversight and operational leadership, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all credentialing and billing systems. Her deep industry knowledge spans provider enrollment, payer contracting, regulatory alignment, and end-to-end revenue cycle management—making her an invaluable asset in driving both efficiency and sustainability within healthcare organizations.

Throughout her career, Vannessa has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to operational excellence. She has played a pivotal role in streamlining administrative workflows, enhancing reimbursement outcomes, and building systems that support long-term organizational success. Her leadership is guided by a strong foundation in industry best practices, a meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for improving healthcare delivery from behind the scenes.

Jennifer Failla is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of New Mexico. She is a 2001 graduate of Webster University with a Master of Arts in Counseling and a 1998 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from NMSU. Jennifer has 18 years of experience providing services to individuals (children, adults), couples, and families, including family reunification. She treats families and individuals through use of Mindfulness, Guided Imagery, Theraplay, Sand Tray, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques among others, always being mindful of the needs of each individual and how to best address their trauma. Jenny is currently certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and is rostered in CPP (Child-Parent Psychotherapy

Jennifer reports that her greatest passion is helping her clients develop the tools they will need throughout their lifespan and then being told by the clients in later years that they continue to find success from utilizing those tools on their own.

Stephen is a fresh graduate from the Masters of Social Work Program at New Mexico State University. He has extensive experience working with children in the Treatment Foster Care system through his first internship and subsequent employment at High Desert Family Services. His responsibilities included: treatment coordination, crisis support and intervention, and treatment evaluation.

Stephen is familiar with trauma informed approaches to treatment and has had training in TBRI as well as DBT. Stephen is also a graduate of Waves first Internship Program, where he received guidance and weekly supervision by the experienced Waves Clinical Team. Stephen plans to continue expanding his knowledge in various modalities of therapy and will continue to receive supervision and guidance from the leadership. We are very excited for this new addition to the Waves team!

Wendy Wofford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of New Mexico, with a passion for supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. A graduate of New Mexico State University with a Master of Social Work (MSW), Wendy brings a unique perspective to her practice, having transitioned into social work after nearly 20 years in small business management. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico.

Wendy specializes in using a variety of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques among others to help clients navigate personal difficulties and achieve meaningful change. She has extensive experience working with individuals and families facing grief and life transitions. Wendy believes that every person has the answers within themselves to overcome challenges, and she is dedicated to helping her clients discover and apply those solutions in an effective manner.

With a client-centered approach, Wendy is committed to supporting individuals in finding their unique path to healing and growth.

Tracey is a Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) in the state of New Mexico and comes to Waves after more than 20 years in the field of substance abuse
prevention and education. Her background includes teaching Mental Health First Aid and QPR suicide prevention classes, as well as school-based substance
abuse prevention education in the Estancia, Moriarty and Mountainair School Districts.

Throughout her career in prevention, Tracey registered for nearly every available training to provide, among other things, Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), parenting, anger management, career, and character development curricula. As a licensed senior chaplain, she prefers face-to-face interaction with community members and is dedicated to reducing the risk and incidence of substance use, DWI, and suicide in our communities.

Tracey was married in Moriarty in 1979 while her husband served in the U. S. Navy. After his retirement in 1997, they came back to Moriarty, where Tracey has been active in such community organizations as the Moriarty Rotary Club and Lions Club of Moriarty. Her community is her passion and she believes it is important to have local people providing services for those in the East Mountains/Estancia Valley Area.

Bailee VanAntwerp is a dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in New Mexico, bringing a wealth of education and expertise to her practice. Bailee earned her Bachelors (2020) and Masters (2021) degrees in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she developed a deep understanding of social dynamics and community engagement.

Committed to ongoing professional development, Bailee holds certifications in Mental Health First Aid and SMART Recovery, enhancing her ability to provide compassionate and effective care. She is also a certified practitioner of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Bailee’s dedication to crisis intervention and trauma response is underscored by her certificate from Rutgers University in Crisis Intervention + Trauma Response. Currently pursuing further specialization, she is actively training to obtain her LSAA (Licensed Substance Abuse Associate) through the University of New Mexico, aiming to broaden her impact and support for individuals facing substance abuse challenges.

Passionate about empowering her community through mental health advocacy and support, Bailee combines her extensive academic background with practical experience to deliver personalized care and foster positive outcomes for her clients.

Dominique Thompson is a heartfelt and driven emerging clinician who recently earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from New Mexico State University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Human Services from the University of Oregon, where she cultivated a strong foundation in community-based support and advocacy.

Dominique has meaningful experience working with individuals navigating a wide range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, substance use, addiction, and trauma. Her therapeutic work is grounded in a deep belief that every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. She is especially passionate about helping clients build emotional resilience, develop practical and personalized coping strategies, and step fully into living an empowered, authentic life.

Dominique brings a warm, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach to therapy. With unconditional positive regard and a deep respect for each client’s lived experience, she works collaboratively to identify strengths, foster self-awareness, and support personal growth. Her approach integrates both evidence-based techniques and intuitive understanding, creating a nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their emotions, clarify their values, reconnect with their identity, and pursue meaningful, lasting change.

Dominique is committed to lifelong learning and personal growth as a clinician. Her goal is not only to provide healing support but to walk alongside her clients as they reconnect with their power, voice, and capacity to thrive.

Amber Eichstedt is a passionate and skilled emerging clinician who recently earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Western New Mexico University, where she also completed an advanced certificate in Rural Community Social Work. With a strong commitment to serving underserved populations, Amber brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals and families in rural settings.

She has extensive hands-on experience working with both children and adults in a variety of roles, including case management, crisis intervention, care coordination, and treatment planning. Her ability to build trust and provide stability in high-stress environments is a testament to her dedication and effectiveness as a social worker.

Amber is well-versed in trauma-informed care and takes an eclectic, individualized approach to treatment, thoughtfully integrating principles from CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She is currently pursuing certification in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful modality for trauma recovery, and remains committed to ongoing education and clinical training.

Amber’s professional mission is to offer client-centered, compassionate care that supports meaningful transformation and healing. She is especially driven to create safe, supportive therapeutic spaces for individuals in rural communities, helping them reclaim their resilience, process trauma, and move toward empowered, healthier lives.

Audrey Chacon is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over a decade of experience serving individuals, couples, and families across all stages of life. Based in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, she offers both in-person and telehealth services, ensuring accessible, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of each client. A proud native New Mexican, Audrey brings deep cultural sensitivity and a heartfelt commitment to helping her community thrive.

Audrey’s therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply client-centered. Drawing from evidence-based modalities such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), SFBT (Strengths-Based approaches, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy), she supports clients in uncovering their resilience, building coping skills, and achieving meaningful personal growth.

She works with individuals facing a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, self-harm, and relational difficulties. No matter the circumstance, Audrey creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to explore their goals, identity, and path forward.

Audrey believes therapy should be a flexible and empowering experience, rooted in each client’s strengths, guided by their goals, and grounded in genuine human connection. Her mission is to walk alongside her clients as they navigate healing, rediscover hope, and cultivate a sense of purpose and self-trust.

Ocyrus Sonnenberg, a budding enthusiast of video games, drawing, and the great outdoors where he spends time with his chickens, cat, and dog. With a passion for creativity and a knack for marketing, Ocyrus is on a mission to level up as the future ‘mini boss’ of Waves Behavioral Health. When he’s not strategizing in the digital realm, you can find him exploring new adventures both on-screen and in his backyard kingdom.