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Dr. Nakia (Nicki) Pascetti, LCSW

Relationships Anger management Coping with life changes
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About me

As a licensed therapist with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate stress, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and personal growth. I bring a compassionate and nuanced approach to addressing issues like communication barriers, self-worth, isolation, and life transitions.

My therapeutic work spans diverse experiences, including supporting women, men, young adults, veterans, and individuals facing multicultural challenges. I'm particularly skilled in helping clients work through difficult emotions such as guilt, shame, abandonment, and attachment concerns. My approach centers on empowering individuals to develop stronger self-understanding, healthier relationships, and more effective coping strategies.

I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and build resilience. Whether you're dealing with workplace stress, family dynamics, or personal transformation, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise.

Professional experience

26 yrs in practice
Relationships Anger management Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

IN LCSW 34006283A

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Nakia (Nicki) Pascetti. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Dr. Pascetti was the first therapist I have ever used. She is very knowledgeable and amazing at what she does. She has helped me out tremendously in such a short time! 10/10 would recommend!

Written on Feb 16, 2026 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

She’s the best in the business

Written on Feb 11, 2026 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and grief

Nicki is by far my best therapist I have ever had, and I have had 4 other therapists. She listens very well and provides great feedback and assistance with understanding my feelings.

Written on Jan 30, 2026 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and anger management

Dr. Nicki has been a lifesaver for me and has helped me in so many ways. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Written on Jan 08, 2026 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem

Very professional but also knows how to cut to the core of the issue and really give actionable steps on how to proceed she really is a great help

Written on Oct 11, 2025 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She’s absolutely the best!.. someone you can talk to and relate to and I would HIGHLY recommend anyone to her!.. thank you for everything you have done for me..

Written on Sep 24, 2025 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes