Allyson Puzzo, LMHC

Allyson Puzzo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 12 years of clinical experience. She recognizes that beginning therapy can feel daunting and aims to build a collaborative relationship where insight emerges and meaningful change is possible. Drawing on work with both individuals and groups, she focuses on helping clients improve daily functioning and overall well-being through practical, evidence-informed interventions.

Her clinical interests include behavioral concerns, childhood trauma, insecure attachment patterns, family and relationship challenges, depression, and anxiety. She integrates approaches suited to each person's needs and strives to create a supportive space in which clients can explore patterns, regain perspective, and develop coping strategies. Allyson's training includes graduate study in Mental Health Counseling and Forensic Psychology, and her LMHC credential indicates licensure to provide psychotherapy in New York. She works collaboratively with clients to set goals and apply skills that align with their values and life circumstances.

Approaches and Online Support for Lasting Change

Allyson Puzzo draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide her online work. ACT helps clients clarify their values and take committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings, making it useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and a nonjudgmental stance so clients can explore concerns at their own pace, which supports healing from relationship and attachment difficulties. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical strategies, often helping with depression, anxiety, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Allyson works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time to match progress and changing priorities, helping clients feel involved in treatment decisions.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while preserving the therapeutic connection that supports growth.