About Us

Iya Therapy and Wellness welcomes all individuals. We are a culturally competent and LGBTQ safe practice.

As a practice that also specializes in women's wellness, we understand navigating the many complexities of life and womanhood can be daunting. Iya Therapy and Wellness was created to offer a safe space to help empower our clients to be the version of themselves they inspire to be.

Dalaisé Hickey

LCSW

Dalaisé Hickey is a licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with adults and teens, specializing in anxiety, depression and women’s issues including perinatal mental health. Dalaisé obtained both her Bachelors and Masters Degree in Social Work and obtained her graduate degree from Fordham University in 2008. Before transitioning to private practice in Connecticut, she spent 15 years as a social worker in New York City working in both forensic and clinical social work, supporting diverse communities through challenging life circumstances. Dalaisé was awarded Hartford Business Journals Top 25 Women in Business award in 2024 for her entrepreneurial work. She is a mother, entrepreneur and passionate about empowering women. Dalaisé provides compassionate, holistic care tailored to help clients build resilience, navigate life transitions, and achieve personal growth.

Shontelle Ramsay

LMSW

Shontelle is a licensed social worker dedicated to helping individuals find balance, healing, and hope through compassionate, person-centered therapy. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore life’s challenges and discover their inner strengths. Shontelle integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and strengths-based approaches to support personal growth and emotional well-being.

With a background in program development, justice reform, and direct client support, Shontelle understands how systems impact individual experiences and works with clients to navigate those complexities. She has supported diverse communities through behavioral health, justice reform, and care coordination programs, always centering empathy and empowerment in her work.