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Alison Pugh

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I work with high-functioning, high-achieving people who are used to carrying a lot. My clients come from all genders and backgrounds, and they’re often looking for a space where they can finally feel seen, heard, and understood without having to perform or hold everything together. Many are navigating anxiety, trauma, or relationship patterns that keep them from feeling grounded or reaching their full potential. My approach is warm, steady, and collaborative, integrating CBT, solution-focused strategies, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.

My approach to therapy

I’m not here to judge or push; I’m here to help you slow down, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that feel overlooked or overwhelmed.

What you can expect from me

Therapy with me feels like a conversation with someone who genuinely gets you — someone who listens closely, reflects thoughtfully, and helps you move toward clarity, confidence, and emotional steadiness. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, more understood, and more capable of moving toward the life you want.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at The University of Texas at Arlington
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Massachusetts), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Somatic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Biofeedback, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavior Modification, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English