Therapist profile
Chrystine Longley, LICSW, LCSW
Massachusetts
LICSW LCSW - Anger and Emotional Regulation
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- CredentialsLICSW, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Connecticut / 14200; LICSW, Massachusetts / LICSW1121089
- NPI1710622089
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMassachusetts
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed care
- Practical emotion work
About Chrystine
Chrystine Longley is a LICSW and LCSW licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut with six years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Her work also covers issues that come with aging, chronic illness, caregiving, and life transitions.
She has experience supporting veterans, first responders, and people facing chronic medical conditions. Sessions focus on clear conversation about what is happening now and on practical steps to manage strong emotions. She aims to reduce the day-to-day impact of anger and frustration so people can handle difficult moments with more control.
Chrystine uses a mix of well-known methods rather than a single technique. That can include exploring thoughts and behaviors, paying attention to emotions in the moment, and working toward small, realistic goals. She frames sessions around what the person wants to change and what seems most useful right away.
People can expect straightforward talk about patterns that feed anger, and short-term strategies to interrupt those patterns. She also addresses related problems like sleep disruption, persistent worry, and grief that make emotional control harder.
Her approach balances practical skills and emotional work. The aim is to help people notice triggers, practice different responses, and build clearer communication with others over time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Chrystine often combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward, practical ways. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person's experience so they feel heard, while CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety going and teaches concrete strategies to change them.She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy when strong feelings are central. EFT helps name and follow emotions in the moment so people can see patterns and try new responses. These approaches suit problems like persistent anger, panic, grief, and trauma because they pair feeling-focused work with action steps.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist and client will review goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what actually helps. That collaborative process aims to find practical tools the person can use between sessions.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so check the booking options before committing. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel. Licensed professionals including this therapist can use those conveniences to help people practice new skills in everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, plus related issues such as guilt and impulsivity.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses client-centered work alongside CBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused methods to combine emotional exploration with practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional therapeutic intervention experience working in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds MA LICSW and CT LCSW credentials and practices in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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