

Grief counseling in Norwood helps you navigate loss through evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Headway connects you with 1,284 licensed providers who offer flexible virtual or in-person sessions, with many available within the next two weeks.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through trauma, anxiety, depression, family challenges, and major life transitions. I earned my degree from Simmons University with a focus in Trauma Studies, and I have worked in both school-based therapy and medical settings as a social worker. This background allows me to understand how emotional stress shows up in different parts of life, including school, family systems, and health-related challenges.
Is your experience with pregnancy, postpartum, or parenthood not going as you thought it might? Or are you finding the transition to motherhood stressful and life changing? Though it can be joyful, it can also be a vulnerable time filled with overwhelming stress, worry, sadness, or even grief. If this sounds at all like you, please know I am here to help.
I received my Master's in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago in 2014. My clinical values are deeply rooted in the ethos of social work, which is that to understand any person, you must understand the context of their life. This includes your family of origin, socioeconomic status, any discrimination you face, and your religious or spiritual belief system. All of these parts of your life will be essential to bring into the therapy space to understand best what ails you and where we might find remedies within you and your community.
I’m Alison (Ali) Pugh, a Clinical Social Worker, USAF veteran, and mom of two. I help adults who are juggling work, family, caregiving, or major life changes that feel heavier than they look on the surface. If you’re feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, you’re in the right place. My style is calm, collaborative, and steady. There’s no pressure to have the perfect words.
Whether you’re dealing with a long-standing struggle or a new crisis, finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. I offer a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel supported from the start. Whatever you’re carrying, we’ll work through it together and find a path forward that helps you feel better.


Headway makes it easy to find a therapist who can support you through loss — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
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