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Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner
Overcoming Life's Obstacles Counseling is a dedicated mental health practice specializing in trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapies. With over a decade of clinical experience, our team provides individualized treatment for children, adolescents, and adults facing emotional, behavioral, and socio-economic challenges. We utilize advanced modalities including EMDR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Parent Management Training to address trauma and mental health concerns.Our services extend to family counseling, life coaching, and employment skills development, delivered through both in-person and secure telehealth platforms across three states. We maintain professional collaborations with healthcare providers, school systems, and social service agencies to ensure comprehensive client support. Our practice emphasizes cultural sensitivity, client empowerment, and a strengths-based approach to foster lasting personal growth and resilience.
Services
Online counseling
Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Parent Coaching
Life Coaching
Employment Skills Coaching
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care with EMDR certification and TF-CBT expertise
- Our clinicians hold active licenses in three states with specialized training
- We provide flexible telehealth options for greater accessibility
- Our team maintains active collaborations with healthcare and social service providers
- We emphasize culturally sensitive, strengths-based therapeutic approaches
What people say
Deep understanding of trauma
Personalized treatment approach
Effective problem-solving strategies
Culturally sensitive care
Flexible session options
Services
Online counseling
Secure video therapy sessions conducted via HIPAA-compliant platforms for residents of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Ideal for clients with scheduling conflicts, transportation limitations, or specific privacy needs. Sessions maintain the same clinical rigor as in-person visits while offering greater flexibility and accessibility for individuals seeking mental health support.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized trauma processing using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing techniques. This evidence-based approach helps clients reprocess traumatic memories through guided bilateral stimulation. Eight-phase treatment addresses past experiences, present symptoms, and future coping strategies, particularly effective for PTSD and complex trauma survivors seeking lasting symptom relief.
Family Counseling
Structured sessions addressing family dynamics and interpersonal relationships. Focuses on improving communication patterns, resolving conflicts, and strengthening emotional connections. Particularly beneficial for families navigating trauma recovery, behavioral challenges, or significant life transitions while promoting collective healing and understanding.
Parent Coaching
Targeted guidance for parents managing challenging behaviors in children and adolescents. Combines evidence-based parenting strategies with practical skill development. Helps caregivers establish consistent discipline approaches, improve communication, and create supportive home environments for children with behavioral or emotional difficulties.
Life Coaching
Goal-oriented sessions focusing on personal growth and life transitions. Helps clients develop practical strategies for overcoming obstacles, building resilience, and achieving personal objectives. Combines motivational support with actionable planning to help individuals navigate major life changes and develop sustainable positive habits.
People
Nadiya Dolce
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Nadiya Dolce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience in trauma-informed care. She specializes in EMDR therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Parent Management Training. Her clinical background includes intensive in-home psychiatric services and residential care for children and adolescents. She holds a Master's degree from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work and maintains licenses in three states.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual and family counseling, EMDR therapy, parent coaching, life coaching, and employment skills development for clients aged 5 and up through both in-person and telehealth platforms.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Anthem, Aetna, Connecticare, Cigna, United Behavioral Health, and Husky. For out-of-network plans, we provide receipts for potential reimbursement.
Are teletherapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure video therapy sessions through HIPAA-compliant platforms for residents of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey with flexible scheduling options.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our primary approaches include EMDR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Parent Management Training, combined with a strengths-based, culturally sensitive treatment philosophy.
How do cancellation policies work?
We require 24-hour notice for session cancellations to avoid potential fees. Payment or co-pay is expected at the time of service for all non-insurance clients.
Reviews (3)
Lianny Gonzalez
Apr 08, 2019
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Nadiya is great at what she does. She is so well rounded in every area. She is resourceful, empathetic, sweet, honest.... and more than words can explain. She has been a blessing in my life and if I was able to pick a therapist/counselor again I will pick her again and again!!!
Sabrina Stewart
Mar 12, 2017
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The kids have been making great progress in dealing w grief and learning coping skills. They love going each week and Ms. Nadia also has sessions for parents if they need which is great.
Erica Swain
Jan 18, 2016
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Its a really nice place with a relaxing atmosphere. Nadiya is friendly and really good at what she does.
