About Hugh Allan
Hi. I am Hugh Allan
I have spent 20 years as a trader on Wall Street before becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and California.
I know the pressure. The culture. The coping mechanisms that come with high-stakes work.
I am not reading about your world from a textbook. I have lived it.
Now I work virtually with professionals across New York and California — helping you manage stress, regain control, and build lives that feel as good as they look.
Hugh Allan, LCSW
About Move Me Brightly
We're a practice built by someone who's lived the pressure — and learned how to navigate it differently.
Move Me Brightly was founded on a simple belief: high-performing professionals deserve therapy that actually understands their world.
After 20 years in finance, Hugh Allan saw firsthand how success and struggle often coexist — how capable people can feel trapped by the same drive that got them where they are. He became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to offer something different: practical, no-nonsense therapy for people who don't have time for vague advice or endless analysis.
We specialize in working with professionals across New York and California who are:
Navigating addiction and substance use
Managing anxiety and depression in high-pressure environments
Facing major life transitions
Struggling with compulsive behaviors
Our approach is direct and focused. We don't pathologize ambition or tell you to slow down. Instead, we help you build better systems — so you can perform at your best without burning out, numb out, or lose yourself in the process.
All sessions are virtual, designed to fit into demanding schedules without adding more stress.
Move Me Brightly isn't about becoming someone new. It's about getting back to yourself — and enjoying the life you've worked so hard to build.
You've built something impressive. Now build a life you actually enjoy.
Let's talk about how therapy can help.