- Compassionate listening
- Goal oriented
- Trauma informed
About Chrystine
Chrystine Longley is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, and the effects of trauma. She works to make the first step feel manageable and supports people as they find clearer ways to cope. Chrystine practices from a straightforward, compassionate stance that centers the person in the room.
Chrystine holds an MA and is licensed in both Connecticut and Massachusetts as a LICSW and LCSW. She has six years of clinical experience working with people facing life changes and medical challenges. Her background includes supporting those affected by chronic illness, cancer, caregiving demands, and hospice or end-of-life concerns.
In sessions she builds an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings are spoken plainly. She uses a blend of client-centered work and focused strategies to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Practical skills and short-term goals are part of the work when they fit a person’s needs.
Chrystine also brings trauma-focused approaches and solution-focused methods when addressing panic, post-traumatic stress, or sudden loss. She can help people untangle guilt, shame, or relationship communication problems while exploring life purpose and self-acceptance. The goal is to leave each session with something useful to try between meetings.
People who are balancing health concerns, military or first responder stress, caregiving duties, or major life transitions may find her approach relevant. Those interested in starting can follow the site’s matching process to connect and schedule a time to talk.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and offering empathic listening so people can explore what matters to them. This approach helps with anxiety, grief, and life transitions by prioritizing the client's perspective and pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for managing panic attacks, depression, and persistent worry by teaching specific skills to try between sessions.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on reducing the ongoing impact of traumatic events through targeted techniques and gradual processing. It supports people dealing with post-traumatic stress, abuse, or intense reactions to past events.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then try methods that match those needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on how the work is going.
Session options are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins around work or caregiving demands. It can also provide alternatives for people living with chronic illness or caring for others who need flexibility.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Connecticut, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and effects of trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include chronic illness, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical, combining listening with targeted strategies from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try concrete skills.
How long has she been practicing?
She has six years of professional therapeutic intervention experience working in clinical settings and with people facing medical and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds MA LICSW and CT LCSW credentials and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.