Chrystine Longley, LICSW, LCSW

Chrystine Longley is a licensed social worker with six years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, and depression. She also supports those facing chronic illness and life changes tied to aging, cancer, caregiving, and end-of-life concerns.

Chrystine works to make sessions feel open and nonjudgmental. She encourages clients to speak honestly about their thoughts and feelings. Her aim is practical: to help people find clearer choices and small steps that ease daily strain.

Her approach draws on several therapy styles. Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's experience at the center of each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tests new ways of responding. Trauma-Focused Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy guide work when past hurts or relationship emotions are in focus.

People who are caregivers, veterans, first responders, or living with chronic pain often seek help for burnout, grief, or stress. Chrystine listens for what matters most and tailors sessions to those goals. She emphasizes coping skills, clearer communication, and restoring a sense of purpose.

Chrystine holds an MA and practices as a LICSW and LCSW in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She invites people to take the first step and offers steady, practical support as they work toward a less burdened life.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and builds a trusting, supportive relationship. In practice the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the client's lead to set goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then tests new behaviors and coping skills through small experiments. It is useful for anxiety, panic, and depressive patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers focused ways to address the impact of past traumas and reduce their hold on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chrystine will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, whether someone needs a shorter check-in, prefers not to travel, or wants to arrange appointments around caregiving or work schedules. Licensed professionals can use online meetings to practice skills, review coping tools, and track progress between sessions.