MEET ALYSIA

Alysia Aponte, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Specialties: Substance Use, Mental Health Issues, Anxiety, Depression & Personality Disorders

Works With: Adolescents, Young Adults & Adults

Alysia Aponte is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from Stony Brook University. Her core values of compassion and empathy shape her

approach to supporting clients. With over 3 years of experience, she specializes inworking with adolescents, young adults, and older adults, providing therapy for substance use and mental health issues. Alysia has experience addressing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. Her therapeutic style is humanistic and strengths-based, creating a safe, individualized path to healing.

She is passionate about fostering a supportive, warm, and nonjudgmental environment while empowering clients through meaningful change. Alysia strongly believes in the resilience and potential of each person she works with.

Clients working with Alysia can expect a welcoming, collaborative, and value-aligned experience. Her client-centered approach promotes autonomy and delivers personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs. She guides clients in managing and overcoming anxiety, self-doubt, and hopelessness that may arise from life stressors such as past trauma, loss, or major life transitions. Alysia views therapy as a shared journey, working together with clients to explore and address behaviors.