Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Teresa
Teresa Longo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and self-esteem struggles. She works with people facing life changes, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and issues related to trauma and abuse. Teresa aims to give straightforward support so people can take the next step toward a more manageable life.
Her style is warm and open. She focuses on building a trusting space where clients can speak honestly without judgment.
Background and approach
Teresa listens carefully, asks practical questions, and helps create small, doable steps to change patterns that cause pain or conflict. Teresa uses a mix of client-centered conversations and goal-focused techniques. She helps people examine thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then tests new ways of responding.
She also brings existential ideas into sessions to help clients clarify values and meaning when life feels confusing or stalled. Clients often work on anger and coping skills, stress reduction, improving communication, and managing mood shifts. Teresa supports people exploring identity concerns, parenting stresses, career transitions, and the effects of long-term caregiving or burnout.
She practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. Teresa encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready. The early sessions focus on understanding immediate needs and planning practical next steps.
What Teresa works with
Everything Teresa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Teresa's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Teresa lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Teresa’s Approaches Work Online
Teresa draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, listening-first environment. This approach focuses on the person’s own goals and pace, and it helps when someone needs a steady, empathetic space to talk through difficult feelings.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers clear, practical techniques for managing anxiety, anger, and mood changes by testing new ways of thinking and reacting.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Teresa collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Early sessions are used to identify priorities and try strategies together so adjustments can be made as needed.
Online sessions can include video calls, phone meetings, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, quick coping tools, and flexibility during a busy day. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions and to keep therapy integrated into everyday life.
Questions people ask about Teresa
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and many related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental. She combines listening with practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, licensed in New York, and practices in New York state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients located in the United States.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.