Solutions Counseling

**ATTENTION CLIENTS AS OF 3/23/20**

DUE TO THE MANDATED SHUTDOWN, WE WILL BE USING TELEHEALTH AS A MEANS OF SERVING YOU.

Solutions Counseling

**ATTENTION CLIENTS AS OF 3/23/20**

DUE TO THE MANDATED SHUTDOWN, WE WILL BE USING TELEHEALTH AS A MEANS OF SERVING YOU.

Welcome...

It is the Mission of Solutions Counseling to create a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental and caring environment for the members of our community in order to help them empower themselves and make positive choices and changes in their lives.

We help our clients to achieve optimum emotional health through counseling and therapeutic techniques.

Solutions Counseling has multiple Licensed Clinical Social Workers on staff, as well as an Office Manager.

Each therapist has their own unique way of providing therapy which may include CBT, DBT, Trauma Based work, Mindfulness, Meditation and Behavior Modification.

Most insurance plans accepted.

Payments can be made by cash,check or charge.

About Us

ELYSSA YOOS LCSW-R, OWNER AND DIRECTOR

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Elyssa earned her Masters of Social Work degree from Adelphi University in 1997. Clinical training began shortly thereafter in several different agencies including The Ministries in Coram and Family Counseling Service in West Hampton Beach. While continuing her clinical training, Elyssa began working as a School Social Worker at The Opportunity Preschool (TOPS) in Hauppauge working with children with developmental disabilities and their families. In 1999, she began a private practice in Port Jefferson Station in addition to TOPS. In 2005, Elyssa moved her private practice to Commack where she has been ever since. In 2013, she had a thriving practice and began taking steps towards converting into a group practice named Solutions Counseling Center.
Elyssa has experience working with all ages beginning at 3 years old. She uses Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, Behavior Modification, Desensitization, Relaxation and Stress Reduction Exercises as therapeutic interventions. She is known in the community as a therapist that gives her clients "tools" to help them learn to manage their problems.
Some phrases you may hear Elyssa use in a therapy session are "Stop and Think", "Take control of your emotions, don't let them control you!" and "Train your Brain".
To contact Elyssa for therapy please e-mail her at SOLUTIONS@SCCCOUNSELING.HUSH.COM

LISA CATANZARO, LCSW-R

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Lisa received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Molloy College. From Adelphi University, she received her Master of Social Work.
Lisa began her career working with deaf blind individuals at the Helen Keller National Center where she has worked for over 20 years. She also has experience working with children through adults in a variety of settings. She has worked as a clinician at F.E.G.S, Peninsula Counseling Center, South Nassau Guidance, AHRC and Long Island Elder Care.
Lisa is experienced with depression, anxiety, grief and loss. In addition, experienced with family issues, marital distress and empowerment issues.
Lisa incorporates the person centered philosophy, starting where the person is at. With additional focus on a strengths perspective, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach.
To contact Lisa please email her at SOLUTIONS@SCCCOUNSELING.HUSH.COM

NANETTE GINGO, LCSW-R

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Nanette earned her Master's of Social Work degree from New York University in 1982. Throughout her career she has worked in counseling agencies in Queens and Long Island and has honed her skills as a therapist helping adults, teens, children, couples and families.
Nanette is experienced in helping clients with Anxiety, Depression, Family Problems, Marital Distress, Conflict, and Loss & Anger.
Nanette practices an interactive approach in therapy. She adapts her clinical skills to best help clients facilitate change in their lives, emphasize their strengths, and help them illuminate their way.
Nanette believes therapy should provide insight, support, care and hopefulness so each person can face their challenges and come to the resolutions and revelations they are looking for.
To contact Nanette please email her at SOLUTIONS@SCCCOUNSELING.HUSH.COM

MARISSA FIELSTEIN, LCSW

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Marissa received a Masters of Social Work degree from Columbia University, and BA degrees in Psychology and English from Binghamton University. She is continuing advanced study at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the Division of Health Sciences Informatics.
Marissa works in the emergency room and outpatient primary care clinics in a local Medical Center, with prior years of experience on the Medical Center's inpatient psychiatric units. She came to Solutions Counseling after previously working as an individual and group psychotherapist in outpatient mental health practices. Through her work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, Marissa has worked with adults, teens, and children experiencing mental health symptoms with varying severity.
Marissa has significant experience using Dialectical Behavior Therapy with adult and teenaged clients in both individual and group psychotherapy. DBT is a skills-based program in which clients learn and apply problem-solving and emotional regulation skills to manage daily emotions, cope with emotional crises, develop greater social confidence, and create a “Life Worth Living”. This is a very effective program for those diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and anyone who struggles with intense emotions, maladaptive behaviors (ex: self-injury), or has a history of suicidal thoughts or attempts.
Marissa has experience treating childhood mood, anxiety, attention-deficit, and disruptive behavior disorders. To recommend the best course of treatment, Marissa assesses each unique child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development. Marissa works with the child and family to develop treatment goals. Support and education for parents is always offered and encouraged.
To contact Marissa, please email her at SOLUTIONS@SCCCOUNSELING.HUSH.COM

MARISSA AHERN, LMSW

LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER

Marissa earned her BA in Psychology and Sociology from Binghamton University. She has her Masters degree in Social Work from Colombia University.
Marissa has many years of experience working with children ages 4-18 in various clinical settings. Her experience working in a Brooklyn school setting allowed her to help children work through their anxiety, depression, ADHD, family/home life transitions and different social situations.
Marissa also worked at Hour Children. She provided individual and family therapy to children and adolescents who were adjusting to changes in their family dynamics. She also worked with teens and their interpersonal relationships, as well as help prepare them for college.
Marissa is currently employed at Legal Aid Society where she works with families and individuals in a clinical setting.
Marissa uses CBT, Art & Play Therapy, and Psychodynamic approaches in her sessions. She believes that creativity is paramount to engaging young people because it allows the therapist to mold the therapeutic technique to each individual's strength and interests.
Marissa is a certified Level II Complicated Grief Therapist for adults through Columbia’s Center for Complicated Grief (CG). CG is a prolonged, heightened sense of loss and mourning that prevents an individual sense of healing. As a CG Therapist, Marissa understands that grief is not simply a voyage from which people return to life as usual. Rather, she practices with the aim to restore clients’ capacity for joy and satisfaction while also maintaining a connection to the lost loved one.
To contact Marissa, please email her at SOLUTIONS@SCCCOUNSELING.HUSH.COM

Services

Children's Psychotherapy

Ages 3 through 12
Interventions include: Play Therapy, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Stress Reduction through Relaxation, Supportive Counseling, Anger Management Training, Crisis Intervention and more...
Our Therapists have experience working with children with the following issues: temper tantrums, depression, anxiety, inappropriate expressions of emotions, sexual/physical/emotional abuse, separation and divorce, ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, Mood Disorders, aggressive tendencies, oppositional/defiant behaviors, school issues, grief/bereavement and more...

Individual Psychotherapy

Children's Psychotherapy

Adults ages 18 and up
Interventions are based on an individual need and are always client centered. Other interventions that could be used are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Stress and Anxiety Reduction through Relaxation, Supportive Counseling, Anger Management Training, Coping Strategies, Crisis Intervention and more...
Our therapists are experienced in working with individuals on issues such as depression, anxiety, work/family/social problems, sexual/physical/emotional abuse, bereavement, mental illness, separation and divorce and more...

Family Counseling

Children's Psychotherapy

Marital & Couples Counseling

Solutions offers family therapy for all types of families including traditional, divorced, blended, single parent, same sex parents.
We help families learn to use appropriate communication to improve their relationships and make their home a more positive place to live.
Our therapists use mediation, modeling, behavior modification, trust building exercises and more to teach families to work together to make positive changes.

Marital & Couples Counseling

Solutions provides counseling to any couple who is having relationship problems.
We help couples learn ways to improve their communication skills, intimacy and accept each others differences
We also help couples to have an amicable break-up if that is what the couple chooses to do.
Couples should be prepared to work hard and practice the weekly exercises set forth in therapy

Adolescent Psychotherapy

Marital & Couples Counseling

Adolescent Psychotherapy

Ages 13 through 17
Interventions include: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Stress reduction through Relaxation, Supportive Counseling, Anger Management Training, Psychotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Client Centered Approach
We treat each adolescent with an approach that meets their individual needs. Working with adolescents may take time and patience to build a trusting relationship. The counselors at Solutions understand this delicate process.
Solutions works with adolescents who deal with depression, anxiety, social issues, anger management, cutting and self-injurious behaviors, mood disorders, school issues, sexual orientation, oppositional and defiant behaviors, ADHD, grief/bereavement, family issues, separation and divorce, Autism, Asperger's, aggressive tendencies, sexual/physical/emotional abuse, self-esteem and self-confidence issues and more...

Payment Options

Marital & Couples Counseling

Adolescent Psychotherapy

Most insurance companies accepted, including but not limited to, Empire, BCBS, 1199, GHI/Emblem, Magnacare, Oxford, United Healthcare, Beacon Health, Aetna and Cigna.
Fees for private paying clients will be discussed at initial intake.
We accept cash, check and credit cards at each session for private paying clients and for copay's and deductibles.