Chrystine Longley , LICSW, LCSW

Chrystine Longley is a licensed social worker practicing in Connecticut and Massachusetts with over 6 years of professional therapeutic intervention experience. She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials - LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - signifying clinical social work licensure. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger, and depression, and has worked with military members, first responders, and patients managing chronic illness.

Chrystine emphasizes an open, supportive environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without fear of judgment. She partners with clients to explore challenges, acknowledge strengths, and move toward a more fulfilling, happier life. Taking the first step toward change takes courage, and she offers steady support throughout that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Chrystine Longley integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy into her work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping clients explore feelings and clarify personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses responses to traumatic events and supports people in processing difficult memories and reducing trauma-related distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chrystine works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or while balancing work, caregiving, or health concerns, and allow clients to select the mode of communication that feels most useful for their situation.