About Me
Alyssa A. Sceppaguercio, PhD, LMHC-D
Dr. Alyssa A. Sceppaguercio is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-D) in New York and Florida and the founder of Mindful Path Mental Health Counseling PLLC. She holds a PhD in Mental Health Counseling and is an EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
Her clinical areas of specialization include complex trauma, dissociation, PTSD, identity development, and athlete mental health. She works with adults from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ clients and collegiate and professional athletes, while also providing EMDR consultation to clinicians and educational and speaking engagements for professional communities and organizations.
With more than a decade of experience across private practice, psychiatric rehabilitation, higher education, and collegiate athletics, Dr. Sceppaguercio brings an integrative and relational approach to her work. Her practice incorporates person-centered care, trauma-informed principles, multicultural awareness, and evidence-based interventions while remaining responsive to each individualโs needs, identities, experiences, and goals.
Across therapy, consultation, and education, Dr. Sceppaguercio places particular emphasis on creating collaborative relationships grounded in safety, trust, curiosity, and respect for lived experience. Mindful Path is committed to culturally responsive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and trauma-informed care.
Research & Speaking
Dr. Sceppaguercioโs research examines the intersections of athlete mental health, identity, and performance, including dissociation and flow states among collegiate student-athletes and the pressures associated with NIL and family dynamics.
As an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, she provides individual and group EMDR consultation for clinicians seeking support with case conceptualization, clinical decision-making, and continued professional development.
She also brings her clinical and research background to presentations, trainings, and educational engagements for clinicians, athletic departments, training programs, and professional organizations.
Publications
Sceppaguercio, A. A. (2024). Examining dissociative experiences and flow states among collegiate student-athletes: Implications for mental health, well-being, and risk-taking (Publication No. 31331667) [Doctoral dissertation, Pace University]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. proquest.com/dissertations-theses/โฆ/se-2
Sceppaguercio, A. A., & Savitsky, D. (2025). Beyond the game: Understanding counselor perceptions of mental health, family dynamics, and NIL pressures among collegiate student-athletes. The Family Journal, 0(0). doi.org/10.1177/10664807251360795
Professional Verification
Licensure information may be verified through the New York State Office of the Professions.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor โ New York #009199 | Florida TPMC7271



