John Longo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Amesbury,
MA
US
John Longo is a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist (LICSW) who specializes in working with adults and elders facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). With a strong educational background from Boston University, graduating in 1980, John approaches his clients with warmth, acceptance, and a collaborative spirit. He firmly believes that establishing a trusting relationship is the cornerstone for navigating life’s hardships and unhelpful thought patterns.
Utilizing evidence-based practices, John employs Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindful Self-Compassion skills alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to empower his clients. His effective methods have been shown to significantly alleviate symptoms, guiding individuals on how to govern their minds and cultivate new, healthy habits.
As a practitioner with extensive experience in mindfulness—having attended numerous Insight Meditation retreats—John shares valuable insights that combine both personal and professional experiences. He teaches his clients innovative ways to manage their minds, facilitating the release from negative thoughts and emotions. Through mindfulness practices, cognitive restructuring, and compassion exercises, he helps anchor the wandering mind into a more realistic and empathetic state.
John’s approach involves interactive sessions where clients can collaboratively plan the changes they aspire to make, incorporating meditation training and CBT strategies to reshape negative thought patterns, including harsh self-criticism. His interventions are designed to offer both short-term relief and long-term structural changes in brain function, allowing for an enhanced sense of well-being.
Utilizing evidence-based practices, John employs Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindful Self-Compassion skills alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to empower his clients. His effective methods have been shown to significantly alleviate symptoms, guiding individuals on how to govern their minds and cultivate new, healthy habits.
As a practitioner with extensive experience in mindfulness—having attended numerous Insight Meditation retreats—John shares valuable insights that combine both personal and professional experiences. He teaches his clients innovative ways to manage their minds, facilitating the release from negative thoughts and emotions. Through mindfulness practices, cognitive restructuring, and compassion exercises, he helps anchor the wandering mind into a more realistic and empathetic state.
John’s approach involves interactive sessions where clients can collaboratively plan the changes they aspire to make, incorporating meditation training and CBT strategies to reshape negative thought patterns, including harsh self-criticism. His interventions are designed to offer both short-term relief and long-term structural changes in brain function, allowing for an enhanced sense of well-being.
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