Teresa Longo , LMHC

Teresa Longo is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and challenges tied to relationships and family life. Teresa also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, addiction, and issues related to intimacy and identity, including LGBT concerns.

Clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental space where they are invited to talk about what matters most. Teresa focuses on listening closely and helping people make sense of their feelings. She aims to create simple, practical steps so change feels manageable rather than overwhelming.

Her work draws on client-centered methods that keep the person’s experience at the center of sessions. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Existential perspectives are part of her approach too, helping people find meaning and direction during difficult life changes.

Teresa has spent two decades supporting people through transitions such as divorce, caregiving stress, career shifts, and parenting challenges. She also addresses more complex presentations like dissociation, attachment concerns, and co-occurring conditions. Her style blends practical skill-building with open conversation about values and goals.

People come to Teresa for short-term coping tools or longer-term personal work. She encourages small steps and steady progress. If you want a compassionate listener who will help you name problems and try doable solutions, she may be a good match.

How Teresa’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach prioritize the client's experience and personal goals, which can help with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and decision making.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. Delivered online, CBT often includes short exercises, homework, and clear strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Teresa will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person's needs. She treats the choice of approach as collaborative and will adjust methods based on what feels most useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can support quick reflections, brief coaching, or ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into a busy life.