Allyson Puzzo , LMHC

Allyson Puzzo, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in New York with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on building a collaborative therapeutic relationship where new insights can emerge and meaningful change can take place. Allyson draws on both individual and group work to support people at different stages of life and functioning, with the goal of enhancing daily coping and overall well-being.

Her clinical background includes formal education in Mental Health Counseling and Forensic Psychology, and she brings that training to bear when addressing a wide range of concerns. Allyson works with behavioral issues, childhood trauma, insecure attachments, family and relationship conflicts, depression, and anxiety. She also supports clients facing stress, addiction, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar-related concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Additional areas of focus include blended-family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, guilt and shame, infidelity and separation, isolation and loneliness, and coping with life changes. Her approach centers on meeting people where they are, helping them identify values and goals, and using practical strategies to improve day-to-day functioning and relationships.

Allyson aims to create a respectful, empathic space that encourages exploration of emotions and patterns while promoting concrete steps toward recovery and growth. As an LMHC, she combines evidence-based methods with attention to each person’s unique history and strengths.