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Allyson Puzzo

Insightful care for everyday challenges

LMHC New York

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Allyson

Allyson Puzzo is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and other life challenges. She aims to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients can gain insights and make practical changes to improve daily functioning and emotional well-being.

Background and approach

With 12 years of experience, Allyson brings a background in mental health counseling and forensic psychology to her work, tailoring support to each person's needs. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including family and relationship problems, trauma and abuse, addiction-related issues, sleep difficulties, parenting stress, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.

She also attends to more specific challenges such as blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, communication or control problems, infidelity, isolation, and issues tied to coping with major life changes.

Allyson integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered techniques, the Gottman Method for relationship work, and mindfulness practices to help clients develop coping skills and greater self-awareness.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online support

Allyson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered techniques. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. ACT emphasizes values-guided action and present-moment awareness, supporting work on stress, avoidance, and managing difficult emotions. Client-centered therapy centers the client's experience and fosters a respectful, empathetic environment that helps people feel heard and understood.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Allyson works with each client to weigh goals, preferences, and practical needs and then adapts methods accordingly rather than insisting on a single path. This allows therapy to evolve as progress and priorities emerge.

Online therapy with Allyson is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility in how and when sessions occur. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access professional support from different locations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Allyson commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, anger, bipolar concerns, and related life changes.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, the Gottman Method for relationship issues, and mindfulness to create practical skills and increased self-awareness.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Allyson has 12 years of experience supporting individuals and groups with a variety of behavioral and emotional concerns.
What are Allyson's credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC and practices from New York; her license number is NY LMHC 005034 as provided.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people in different locations.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English