Alissa Puntel, LISW, CFRC

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Alissa Puntel, LISW, is a dedicated therapist with over a decade of experience in healthcare, specializing in chronic illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life trauma. Passionate about supporting individuals through life's challenges, she takes an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring evidence-based techniques to each person’s unique needs.

She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Alabama. Throughout her career, Alissa has worked with adults across all life stages, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, self-esteem, interpersonal challenges, and perinatal mood disorders.

As a mother and military spouse, she has a deep commitment to maternal mental health, as well as supporting military and first responders. Alissa incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT-I, and client-centered approaches to empower clients in

building resilience, improving daily functioning, and fostering personal growth. 

Her therapeutic style is warm, honest, and laid-back, creating a compassionate, judgment-free space where clients can strengthen relationships, increase self-esteem, and find greater fulfillment in life.

Alissa is able to provide the following:

• Counseling/Psychotherapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
• Strength-Based Therapy
• Brief Dynamic Therapy 
• EMDR trained

• Grief/Bereavement
• Anxiety
• Depression
• PTSD
• Maternal Mental Health/ Pre/Postpartum
• Family Issues
• Women's Issues
• Men's Health
• First Responders 
• Sleep disorders
• Trauma
• OCD
• Stress Management
• LGBTQ
• Chronic Conditions

• Alabama Clinical Level Licensure (LICSW)
• Virginia clinical Level Licensure (LCSW)
• Ohio Clinical Level Licensure (LISW)
• Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC)

Telehealth

Dublin Location:

• 6059 Frantz Rd, Ste 205
• Dublin, OH 43017

Cash Pay Rate:

• $150 - 50-minute session

Alissa is in-network with the following insurance companies:

• Aetna
• Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio
• Anthem EAP - Bank of America
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts 
• Carelon Behavioral Health
• Cigna
• Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
• Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania
• Quest Behavioral Health

(In the process of credentialing with):

• Oxford (Optum)
• United Healthcare (Optum)
• Oscar (Optum)
• Medical Mutual of Ohio 

If you would like to schedule a visit with Alissa, please click the link below to schedule online:

https://amalfimh.intakeq.com/booking

If you would like to speak with someone directly, please call or text the office:

(614) 756-6027