Meet Troy
Serving all of New Jersey and Pennsylvania through remote telehealth therapy.
My name is Troy Longo, and I help people like you overcome challenges in their life and career.
Troy Longo, Licensed Professional Counselor
Two experiences defined who I am today and how I operate my counseling practice.
First, I was diagnosed with insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes, which taught me about the stress and frustration associated with having a chronic health condition. My diabetes also prevented me from joining the military. Seeking to find a similar career, I became a paramedic—the second experience that defined me. I spent thirty years in EMS, and my time in the emergency medical services career not only introduced me to medicine and healthcare but also the stressful reality of being a first responder. I noticed my colleagues’ mental health decline with little to no assistance provided by the healthcare system, inspiring me to help others who felt the same.
I worked 30 years in EMS, and was one of the many first responders in NYC on 9/11.
I decided to become a licensed professional counselor.
I attended Seton Hall University, where I obtained a master’s in counseling (MA) and an education specialist degree (EdS). My first full-time counseling position was as a healthcare counselor working with chronically and terminally ill patients. Ultimately, I decided to launch my own practice, and Let’s Talk Health & Wellness was born.
From day one, I’ve focused on helping those who help others.
I know you don’t want to lay on a couch and answer questions from a stranger. Instead, I provide a space to talk with someone who understands how you feel. That said, I believe that you are the expert on your life, and I want to honor that. I also work with people of all ages who are dealing with diabetes. This disease requires a lot of energy, especially as you get older, and I want to help you deal with what life is dishing out.
For more detailed information about me and the services I offer, check out the secure client portal. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
My Training and Certifications
Integrative mental health
Motivational interviewing
Reality therapy
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
Psychological first aid
Crisis management/ negotiations
Advanced post-traumatic stress management
Cognitive Behavioral Health for Insomnia (CBT-I)
American Diabetes Association Certified Diabetes
Mental Health ProviderIntegrative Nutritional
Health Coach
How I Can Help You
First Responder
Counseling
As a former paramedic, I understand the unique pressures first responders face. I also work with family members who are supporting a first responder through these challenges.
Together, we'll work to process what you've experienced, develop coping strategies that fit your life, and reclaim your sense of balance. My goal is to help you thrive, both on the job and off it.
Diabetes Counseling
Living with diabetes, or caring for a child who has it, can be overwhelming. You don't have to navigate it alone.
As a therapist and fellow person with diabetes, I offer support and practical strategies to help you manage the physical and emotional sides of this journey, whether it's your own diagnosis or your child's.