Holistic, Integrative, Mind-Body, and Behavioral Therapy


Welcome to Cecily Longo, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I offer both mind/body or “somatic” and coping skill based modalities to assist you to reach your mental health and personal development goals. While the therapy hour is an important time in our work together, so much of your growth happens outside of the session as well.

Because of this, I like to assist you to develop coping skills that will empower you in your day to day life, so that you can be more effective in navigating relationships, emotions, and managing symptoms. All sessions are conducted via telehealth, and you must be physically in the state of California to receive services.

I enjoy working with diverse populations, and I encourage you to read through this website to help you decide if you would like to work together. I offer 15-30 minute no-charge consultations via phone or telehealth.

Please note that I am no longer accepting new minor patients.


Areas of Expertise

  • Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

  • Insight Oriented Therapy

  • Emotional Freedom Technique Acupressure Tapping - Somatic Therapy

  • Jungian Based Therapy via the Tarotpy Method


Treatment Areas

If you are looking to develop valuable coping skills to manage…

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma Related Symptoms

  • Substance Use

  • Chronic Pain/Chronic Health issues

I would love to help you learn the skills to heal and create the results you desire!


Additional Common Themes For Therapy Seekers

  • Learning Healthier Boundaries- People Pleasing and Codependency Recovery.

  • Imposter Syndrome.

  • Trauma and medical trauma.

  • Women’s Health- Post-Partum; general health issues.

  • Career transitions, life transitions, breakups, bereavement, divorce.

  • Difficulty with communication/navigating challenging relationships and family members.

  • Recovering from unhealthy/toxic or narcissistic relationships.

  • Caring for a loved one with significant health/mental health challenges and or addiction.

  • Feeling generally “stuck” in life.

  • Spiritual growth; personal development; personal growth.

Many therapy seekers can benefit from understanding how different modalities of therapy can assist you. Therapy can assist you to create changes using an insight oriented approach, through which you will gain increased self-awareness, and learn how your past unconsciously influences your life patterns and choices.  Your options for improving your relationships will then become a conscious choice, liberating you from unhealthy patterns.

Many people also greatly benefit from strength based, solution-focused therapy, along with the practical skills of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Both DBT and CBT are widely researched and evidenced based treatments, that help you to develop specific coping skills to manage anxiety, depression, and make sense of overwhelming emotions and relationships.

Additional Modalities

Emotional Freedom Technique Acupressure Tapping (EFT Tapping)

  • EFT Tapping is an evidenced based technique developed by Gary Craig in the 1990s. EFT, often referred to as “Emotional Acupuncture,” combines elements of behavioral therapy (CBT and Exposure Therapies) and Traditional Chinese Medicine. During an EFT session, you learn to tap on designated acupressure points, and speak about what is creating distress, in order to release the emotion.

  • EFT works by reducing cortisol and stress hormones, and reduces activity in the amygdala- the “fight/fight/freeze” center of the nervous system. This typically results in feeling significantly less anxious. This modality can be used for in the moment stress relief and can be practiced on your own.

  • EFT is also taught in session, and can be implemented as a way to reduce trauma related symptoms, manage phobias, reduce negative self-talk, and change limiting beliefs.

I have taken several trainings in EFT Tapping, and I have completed a comprehensive Level 1 and 2 EFT certificate course from the Emotional Freedom Academy.

In 2017, two major health care organizations, Kaiser Permanente and The United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs, authorized Emotional Freedom Technique as a treatment for PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

Please see EFTuniverse.com and TheTapppingSolution.com to read more about the research behind EFT.


Tarotpy

If you are interested more in a Jungian based, depth psychology approach, I was certified in April 2023 as a Certified Tarotpy Practitioner. The Tarotpy method can assist you to develop insight and clarity into a presenting issue or circumstance using imagery, symbolism, and metaphor. Tarotpy also is an effective method if you are interested in dreamwork.

Please read the Approach page if you would like to learn more about these modalities and how they can assist you to reach your therapy goals.

Coaching

You can work with me as an EFT Tapping Coach, or receive a Tarotpy session, outside of being a psychotherapy client as well! However, there are some crucial distinctions to keep in mind when considering Coaching vs. Therapy, and knowing which option is right for you. Please see the Coaching Tab for more detailed information. And as always, feel free to reach out if you have questions.


Complimentary Consultation

This is an important step in your therapy journey. Our conversation can assist you to determine if we are a great fit to work together. If we determine I am not the best fit for you, I am happy to provide referrals. Your wellness is your number one priority, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Cecily Longo, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFC#86591

 

Young Adult
(starting age 18)

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Young adults often benefit from individual DBT and CBT based skill coaching. These types of evidence based treatments can help you empower you with the skills you need to manage emotions and cope with stressful life transitions. “If the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like nail,” but if you fill your tool box with new insights and strategies, you’ll likely be surprised at much more empowered you will feel in so many areas of your life!


Couples Counseling

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Couples counseling can assist you and your intimate partner to improve the quality of your relationship. Professional guidance can help you learn the building blocks of healthier communication. Learn to increase intimacy, resolve arguments, and infuse your relationship with a sense of mutual respect and connection.



Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar,
PTSD, Chronic Pain

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Anxiety and depression can develop due to life circumstances.  Many people are also born with a predisposition to mild to severe anxiety and depression. The skills and insights you can learn in therapy can greatly alleviate your symptoms. PTSD and Chronic Pain are also conditions that can be effectively managed with learning new skills in a structured fashion within a supportive environment.