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Dr. Nakia (Nicki) Pascetti, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Anger management Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

You have arrived at Betterhelp which means you are searching for a way to address some issues you have already identified are there. You have taken the first step and you should feel proud of yourself for being here! Connecting to the right counselor can be an overwhelming task. I'd like to explain more about myself to help you in that decision.

I have been in the field of social work for over 20 years and I hold a license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work from a strengths-based, solutions-focused, client-centered approach. Meaning that I firmly believe in the capacity for individuals to solve their own problems - they just may need a little push and direction in seeing the goals and how to obtain them. I have worked within all areas of social work practice to include public, private, and non-profit. My specialty areas of practice are abuse and neglect, anxiety/depression, work/life balance, mood disorders, co-dependency issues, and issues related to military, veterans, and dependents. The feedback I receive from clients are that they find me caring and upfront, the communication is more of a collaboration, and I assist well with identifying issues and helping to identify possible ways to navigate the situations, learn about yourself, and interact with the world.

My work hours are typically Monday-Thursday between 5a-330p EST. I do not typically work on the weekends; however, I do typically check messages at least once.

I know how difficult it is to find a counselor you can connect with and feel secure in talking about your concerns, but I'd be honored to offer that support as you work through your journey.

Professional experience

25 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Anger management Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder 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, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, 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.

Best therapist in the world!!!!!! Made me so much stronger and aware of everything!!!!! Highly recommend!!!!!!!

Written on May 27, 2025 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 3 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

I like Dr. Pascetti she is down to earth and tell you how it is and not many therapists are truly like that and that is very rare in my opinion..

Written on May 21, 2025 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Dr Pascetti is amazing. She will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. That being said she will always support you. She will challenge you to think about things differently. She greets each session with empathy and compassion. If you want someone that is understanding, no judgement, and knows what you need (sometimes before you do), then she is your girl.

Written on May 14, 2025 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

One of the few therapists who gives me accurate feedback on how I can improve myself and my mental health

Written on May 03, 2025 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Dr. Pascetti is wonderful!

Written on May 01, 2025 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder,

I’ve only had a couple of sessions with Dr. Pascetti so far, and I’m already incredibly impressed by her insight and professionalism. She has a remarkable ability to pick up on key issues and guide the conversation in a way that feels both natural and deeply helpful. What stood out to me the most was how thorough she was in getting to know my story before diving into therapy—it made me feel seen and ensured we weren’t just jumping in blindly. After each session, I walk away feeling empowered, understood, and genuinely hopeful about my journey ahead. I’m grateful to have found her and am looking forward to continuing our work together.

Written on Apr 23, 2025 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes