About Me

Supporting Children, Strengthening Families

We believe every child and family deserves a safe space to explore and navigate life’s challenges. Our mission is to partner with you, providing compassionate support and guidance as we work together to foster growth, healing, and resilience on your family’s journey.

My Background

Aponti Child and Family counseling was established in 2019, by Tylice MacDonald.  I am from the Valley area; I grew up in Ansonia and attended Ansonia Public Schools. I left Connecticut briefly for college and soon returned to finish my education and raise my family. I am a Licensed   Professional Counselor here in the State of CT.  My experience with children’s mental health dates back to 2006

My Approach & Philosophy

My approach to therapy is to understand and create a strong therapeutic relationship that will support and strengthen my clients in every aspect of their life. I have experience working with children and families with complex concerns, in different areas of their lives. These concerns include trauma, Intimate/domestic violence attachment and bonding, depression, ADHD/ADD, martial/parent child relationship issues, grief/loss, substance use, and mood disorders as well as self-harming behaviors. I have many different therapeutic approaches that I utilize to help my clients heal from disruptions in their lives. Solution Focused therapy allows me to partner with my client and identify solutions that will work for them and provide the best outcomes.

I support families to advocate for educational services such as IEP’s/504 plans to help their children access their education. I work with schools to support children growth and development within their educational setting.

Understanding a family’s strengths will allow for a family to grow and identify and achieve goals and sustain them. My purpose is to help people find their strength and facilitate growth so they can change their situations.