Allyson Puzzo , LMHC

Allyson Puzzo is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing common but painful issues. She listens without judgment and focuses on building a working relationship where honest talk leads to clearer choices. Many clients come for help with anxiety, depression, stress, or tough relationship moments. Allyson aims to make the first steps feel manageable and practical.

She uses straightforward methods that people can apply between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people to act on what matters to them even when feelings are strong. Mindfulness practices are used to help slow racing thoughts and notice what’s happening in the moment.

Allyson brings 12 years of experience in mental health counseling, with training that includes forensic psychology. That background shapes a clear, down-to-earth style when talking about family dynamics, trauma, and behavioral concerns. She has worked with individuals and in group settings, and she aims to meet each person where they are.

Typical concerns she addresses include parenting strain, caregiver stress, blended family issues, codependency, grief around separation, and problems with self-esteem. She also helps people coping with addiction, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, and major life changes.

Sessions are practical and collaborative. Allyson helps people set small goals and try new ways of reacting. She explains tools in simple language and checks in on what is or isn’t working.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Allyson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in simple, actionable ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to change patterns that cause distress. ACT emphasizes clarifying values and taking small steps toward them even when difficult emotions are present. Mindfulness therapy is also part of her work and teaches short practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. She will talk with each person about what feels most useful, try methods in session, and adjust based on how things go. The goal is to find tools that fit the person's life and goals, and to make changes that can be practiced between meetings.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth work and eye contact, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and texting or live chat can support quick check-ins or skill practice between sessions. These options let people fit therapy into work, caregiving, and travel schedules while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.