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Allyson Puzzo, LMHC

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Allyson

Allyson Puzzo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family challenges, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on 12 years of clinical experience to build a collaborative relationship where clients can notice new perspectives and make practical changes in daily life. Her work addresses a wide range of issues including mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep disruption, parenting stresses, and compassion fatigue.

Allyson also supports those dealing with blended family dynamics, caregiver strain, codependency, communication and commitment difficulties, infidelity, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. She brings training in Mental Health Counseling and Forensic Psychology to inform an approach that balances empathy with active problem solving.

Clients can expect therapeutic techniques drawn from Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and the Gottman Method. Allyson aims to tailor interventions to each person’s needs so they can strengthen coping skills, restore connection where possible, and move toward clearer goals and greater functioning.

Approach and Access: Therapy Methods and Online Care

Internal Family Systems helps people explore different parts of themselves in a respectful way, allowing conflicting feelings or internal roles to be understood and integrated rather than judged. This approach can be useful for addressing trauma responses, self-criticism, and emotional patterns that interfere with daily life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and developing psychological flexibility through mindfulness and committed action, which can aid with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist supports the client’s own capacity for growth and insight, making it a strong foundation for many concerns.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work together. The therapist will collaboratively explore a client’s goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting methods over time so the care aligns with what helps the client make meaningful progress.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or other commitments. These formats support continuity of care and let licensed professionals deliver tailored interventions from a distance while allowing clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily lives.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does this therapist help with?
Allyson works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, parenting-related stress, and relationship and family issues.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
Their style blends empathic, client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods like CBT and ACT to focus on practical skills and insight development.
What is Allyson Puzzo's professional background?
She brings 12 years of clinical experience and training in Mental Health Counseling and Forensic Psychology to her practice.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
The clinician holds the NY LMHC 005034 license and practices from New York.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are accepted for service.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can schedule video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or use text-based messaging for ongoing communication and support.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an appointment 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

New York

Languages

English