- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and client-centered
About Chrystine
Chrystine Longley is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Massachusetts with six years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, and also addresses life purpose concerns. She works with people who are coping with chronic illness, military and first responder stress, and caregiving challenges.
Chrystine puts straightforward conversation at the center of sessions. She listens to what matters most and helps people name the problems they face. Sessions involve talking through current difficulties, identifying patterns that contribute to distress, and trying practical steps to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Her approach draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. She also uses trauma-focused and emotionally-focused methods when past events or attachment-related concerns are central. Sessions can include brief solution-focused strategies to set clear, manageable goals between meetings.
Clients who come after major life changes or medical challenges will find someone familiar with issues related to aging, cancer, chronic pain, hospice and end-of-life concerns. The focus is on realistic adjustments, problem-solving, and building ways to manage strong emotions such as guilt, shame, or anger.
Chrystine asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. She practices in Massachusetts and conducts work in English. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Chrystine uses client-centered work to listen for what matters most and to shape sessions around the person speaking. This approach focuses on reflecting concerns and priorities so people feel understood and can decide what to address next.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to make the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors clearer. CBT offers practical tools for anxiety, mood challenges, and patterns that follow trauma. Trauma-focused work helps when past events continue to cause distress; it involves careful pacing and attention to coping skills. These methods are chosen depending on the problem presented and what the person wants to work on.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust methods based on the client’s goals and feedback. Together they decide which tools and pacing feel most useful.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time for people dealing with illness or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can use video or phone in ways that match the client's needs and day-to-day rhythms.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Additional areas include life purpose, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and issues related to aging and cancer.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centered conversation to clarify what matters and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Solution-focused steps are used to set short-term goals people can try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of professional therapeutic intervention experience, including work with military, first responders, and patients facing chronic illness.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds MA LICSW and CT LCSW credentials and practices in Massachusetts.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.