Troy A Longo

I am passionate about life and have lived life in a variety of ways and parts of the country. I am happiest when I am in the woods or with my family (the happiest when I am with my family in the woods). I enjoy cooking over an open fire, especially for family---Oh, by the way, my friends are also considered family. I am a country boy at heart but I love the city of Boston. I have a culinary degree, and I am a trained integrative nutritional health coach. I have 30 years of first responder experience under my belt, and I have been a type 1 diabetic for almost 54 years. Because of my personal expereince, I specialize in working with first responders, people with diabetes, and the families of both groups. 

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I am very engaged in counseling sessions with clients. If you are looking for someone to "yes" you to death or repeatedly ask you how that makes you feel, I am the wrong counselor for you. When appropriate, I use humor, sarcasm, and I will challenge you when necessary. With the combination of life experiences, counseling education, training, and certifications, you can expect us to work together to find solutions to what has brought you to see me.

Which evidence-based modalities do you specialize in, and how are they applied?

I utilize evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, and Reality Therapy.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I have a variety of life experiences and education that I will employ in our sessions together so that we are working in a holistic manner to solve the challenges you are experiencing.