Philomena Dolce-Small, LCSW, FL | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.91

Average wait time

4.67

Bedside manner

5.00

“She’s very attentive and diagnosed a lot of the concerns that I have. She let me speak enough to articulate what I was going through, but also shared enough so that I knew she was listening and understood everything that I was juggling. Great first appointment!”

Initials hiddenOctober 25, 2025Video visit

“Philomena is great. I feel very comfortable talking with her and she always provides thought provoking solutions for me to consider.”

More than 1 year ago

About Philomena Dolce-Small

Focus areas

Anxiety

Work-Related Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Stress Management

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

Creole (Haitian), English

Getting to know Philomena Dolce-Small

Hello, my name is Philomena, but you can call me Philo. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker–Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida who has been in the field since 2013. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Florida International University and my Bachelor’s from Florida Atlantic University. My work history includes supporting teen mothers experiencing crisis pregnancy who opted to parent or place their children for adoption, assessing the veteran population for biopsychosocial needs, and working as a school therapist for middle and high school students. I have a love for Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Social Work Practice with the elderly, holding undergraduate and graduate certificates in both areas, respectively. While my resume and credentials speak to my professional qualifications, I bring many additional experiences that support my knowledge and cultural sensitivity. I offer a zeal for working with adolescents, teens, young adults, and women wishing to manifest change in their lives. I have worked with students struggling under social pressures and depression and have a natural knack for life skills, career guidance, and helping others adjust to “adulting.” I firmly believe in the connectivity to ourselves and our environment and utilize a systems/strength-based approach, focusing on what can be accomplished rather than deficits. Working as a psychotherapist at NOLA Adulting LLC, I help bridge the gap between what formal education has taught us and life experiences. High school has prepared us for solving quadratic equations, running a mile under 10 minutes, and understanding that in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue, but we are not prepared for managing the emptiness we may feel post-graduation, setting appropriate boundaries in interpersonal relationships, or correct work email etiquette when we are fed up.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Therapy is a process and it gives you the opportunity to discuss issues that can be painful or difficult to discuss with family and/or friends. Through this process, you can begin to feel at ease with yourself and your current situation and begin the process of change. I would like you to understand my role as your therapist is to help you focus on strengths, what you can achieve and emphasizes positive thinking patterns, rather than deficits. Hopefully, while we work together to address your concerns we are able to reduce the stressful symptoms that brought you to therapy.

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More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Racism Issues

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Childhood Trauma

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

Florida International University, Master's in Social Work
Florida Atlantic University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1629518816

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.91

Wait time

4.67

Bedside manner

5.00

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She’s very attentive and diagnosed a lot of the concerns that I have. She let me speak enough to articulate what I was going through, but also shared enough so that I knew she was listening and understood everything that I was juggling. Great first appointment!

October 25, 2025Initials hiddenVideo visit

Philomena is great. I feel very comfortable talking with her and she always provides thought provoking solutions for me to consider.