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Allyson Puzzo

Practical, relationship-focused mental health counseling

LMHC New York

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

Allyson Puzzo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who aims to make therapy feel approachable and useful. She focuses on building a trusting relationship so people can notice what’s getting in the way and try new ways of coping.

Background and approach

Many clients come for help with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship trouble. Allyson uses clear, practical talk and listening to figure out next steps together.

She brings 12 years of clinical experience and training in mental health counseling and forensic psychology. That background informs work with trauma, insecure attachment, and behavioral concerns.

Allyson also helps people dealing with parenting strain, caregiver stress, codependency, and blended family challenges. Her sessions draw on several evidence-based approaches.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and build different habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take committed action despite hard feelings.

The Gottman Method is part of the toolbox when communication and trust are central concerns. Allyson also integrates client-centered and mindfulness techniques to keep sessions grounded and practical.

She supports people facing addictions, sleep problems, anger, bipolar mood management, and life transitions. Her style aims to be pragmatic, calm, and collaborative so people leave with clear steps to try.

Based in New York, Allyson works with adults who want steady support and straightforward tools to improve daily life and relationships.

Therapeutic approaches that work online

Allyson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and take action even when feelings are difficult. The Gottman Method provides tools for improving communication and managing conflict when relationship patterns are a central concern.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Allyson will talk with each person about goals, past experience with therapy, and what feels most useful. She tailors techniques over time so the work matches a client's needs and preferences rather than following a fixed plan.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit busy lives. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth or screen time is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick skill practice, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Allyson help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, mixing listening with concrete exercises. She uses approaches like CBT, ACT, client-centered work, mindfulness, and the Gottman Method when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Allyson has 12 years of clinical experience working with individuals and groups on a range of mental health and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with the client location and therapist scheduling. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's 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 in

New York

Languages

English