Overcoming Life's Obstacles Counseling
Specialties
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps the brain process and release distressing experiences that may feel “stuck.” It can be especially effective for trauma, as well as anxiety and depression, by reducing emotional intensity and helping you develop a greater sense of safety, clarity, and control.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns that influence emotions and behaviors. Through practical tools and strategies, CBT can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve coping skills, and support more balanced, constructive ways of thinking.
Parenting Support
Parenting can bring up so much more than day-to-day challenges as it often stirs parts of your own childhood, past wounds, and family dynamics that shaped who you are today. In our work together, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore those experiences with care and curiosity. As you begin to understand and heal your own patterns, you can respond to your child with greater intention, patience, and connection. This process not only strengthens your relationship with your child, but also creates an opportunity for deep personal healing, helping you break generational cycles, and show up as the parent you want to be.
Grief Support
Grief can feel deeply isolating and overwhelming, especially when the loss is complex or not always openly understood. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can process your grief at your own pace and in your own way. I have both professional training and personal experience with losses that allow me to support individuals through pregnancy and infant loss, the loss of a beloved pet, and the death of a parent, all of which can carry profound and lasting impact. I also support those navigating anticipatory grief, helping you cope with the emotions that arise when facing an expected loss. Together, we honor your story, make space for your emotions, and gently work toward finding meaning, connection, and moments of steadiness in the midst of loss.
Reiki
Reiki is a gentle, energy-based practice that supports both mental and physical well-being. It can help reduce stress, ease emotional tension, and promote a deeper sense of balance and calm. Reiki works on the subtle energy of the body to support natural healing, helping you feel more centered, grounded, and restored. I offer Reiki both in person and remotely through distance healing, so you can experience its benefits wherever you are.
Insurances Accepted
I am currently accepting new patients from Connecticut and New Jersey ages 10 and up for individual counseling. At this time I am only offering telehealth sessions and distance reiki services.
I am in-network with Anthem, Aetna, Connecticare, Cigna, United Behavioral Health, and Medicaid/Husky, and I also offer private pay options. If you are uninsured, please feel free to reach out to the office to discuss sliding scale fee options as I am here to support you in getting the care you need.
Nadiya Dolce, LCSW
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.
Over the past 14 years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals on their mental health journeys as a licensed clinical social worker. I believe healing happens in spaces where you feel safe, seen, and truly heard, and I strive to create that kind of environment for every person I work with at my practice.
My approach is trauma-informed and culturally responsive, and I draw from evidence-based practices like CBT and EMDR to help you process experiences, build resilience, and move forward with greater clarity. At the same time, I take a holistic view of healing, honoring the deep connection between mind and body. I’m also a Reiki Master, and for those who are interested, I offer Reiki as a separate service to support relaxation, balance, and overall well-being.
In addition to my professional training, I bring lived experiences with pregnancy and infant loss, the loss of a parent, the loss of a beloved furry companion, and other personal losses. These experiences allow me to meet grief with deep empathy and understanding, and to gently support those navigating similar paths in a way that feels compassionate, validating, and real.
I work primarily with individuals ages 10 and older and currently offer telehealth sessions, creating a space where you can show up as you are from the comfort of your own environment. Our work together will be supportive and honest, with compassion at the center, and “tough love” when it’s needed to help you grow. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions, or seeking personal growth, you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to walk alongside you with warmth, curiosity, and authenticity, helping you reconnect with your strengths and create meaningful, lasting change.
