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Solutions Counseling

Solutions Counseling Solutions Counseling Solutions Counseling

Please click the link below if you are looking for an initial appointment

Appointment Request Form

(631) 543-8877 solutions@scccounseling.com

NEW INFORMATION

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We currently offer both in person and virtual appointments.

INSURANCE AND TELEHEALTH

WITH THE EVER CHANGING INSURANCE POLICIES, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT TELEHEALTH BENEFITS AND COPAY INFORMATION MAY CHANGE RAPIDLY. 

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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.  


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 currently works with young adults (18-25 years), adults (26+) and couples.  She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, mindfulness, behavior modification, desensitization, solution-focused therapy, marital therapy, parent training, relaxation, and stress reduction exercises as therapeutic interventions.
  • 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".
  • Elyssa participates with most insurance plans.

Lisa Catanzaro, LCSW-R

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 social work career at the Helen Keller National Center where she has worked for over 25 years.  She has also worked in a variety of settings such as F.E.G.S, Peninsula Counseling Center, South Nassau Guidance, AHRC and Long Island Elder Care.
  • Lisa has been at Solutions Counseling since 2017. she currently provides therapy for people 18+, for individual or couples counseling.
  • Lisa is experienced with depression, anxiety, grief and loss.  In addition, she is 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.
  • Lisa participates with most insurance plans.

NANETTE GINGO, LCSW-R

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

  • Nanette earned her Master's of Social Work degree from New York University in 1982. 
  • 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.
  •  Nanette's participates with most insurance plans.

JESSICA TANNENBAUM, LCSW

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

  •  Jessica holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Teachers College at Columbia University, and obtained her Master's of Social Work from Hunter College.
  •  Jessica has held several positions including Program Director for non-profit and residential facilities serving young adults with serious mental illness, as well as survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. 
  • Jessica has held leadership roles and provided counseling to children, adults and families recovering from trauma. She has also worked in hospital settings conducting psychiatric evaluations, providing psychotherapy, crisis intervention and safety planning.  
  • Currently, Jessica is a Primary Therapist at the NYC Children's Center Queens Campus, where she works on the inpatient unit providing comprehensive, individualized mental health treatment to children and adolescents with mental illness in a therapeutic environment. She conducts individual, family, and group psychotherapy, collaborates with schools and external providers, and ensures appropriate outpatient services and support to help youths be successful upon return to the community.
  • Jessica is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and is a certified rape crisis counselor.
  • Jessica has been at Solutions Counseling LCSW PLLC since 2020 providing psychotherapy for teens, adults and families. 
  • Jessica strives to create a safe space for her clients. She utilizes a client-centered, humanistic, strength-based approach, and incorporates aspects of DBT and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into treatment to guide clients in learning concrete skills that can help them to achieve their goals.

JACKIE SABATINO, LMSW

  

LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH

  • Jackie earned her Master’s of Science in Infant Mental Health and Developmental Practice (MS-IMHDP) at Adelphi University and then earned her Master’s of Social Work at Adelphi.
  •  In addition to her position at Solutions Counseling, Jackie also works at Hope for Youth as a Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment worker (CPST) and an OLP clinician (Other Licensed Professional). 
  • Jackie has a variety of clinical work in different settings, including preschools, hospitals, and agencies. She also has experience in various programs, non-profits, and volunteer ventures, such as her involvement in the 12th Annual Battered Mother’s Custody Conference during her undergraduate studies at Siena College.
  • Jackie works with children across the board, adolescents battling anxiety and depression, and parents who feel that they can benefit from individual therapy in regards to parenting-related stressors (especially where parent's with childhood trauma, new mom/teen pregnancy, post partum depression, and and child loss are relevant).
  •  Jackie utilizes Evidence-Based Approaches to treat children and families who have endured traumas, have clinical diagnoses, and express concerns regarding their child’s development and behavior. She has helped children with developmental delays, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, sensory difficulties, medical trauma, domestic violence experience, and familial substance use. Jackie strongly believes that child therapy is not therapist dictated, but rather a collaboration between the guardians and other treatment providers. She has been trained as a Circle of Security facilitator, is practiced in Child-Parent Psychotherapy and Play Therapy, and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Pyramid Model, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Multidimensional Freedom Therapy techniques. She is committed to tailoring therapy to each individual case!
  •  Jackie is a highly empathetic clinician who believes that everyone deserves access to adequate mental health resources and support. She is dedicated to providing clients with these resources, necessary supports, healthy coping mechanisms, and psychoeducation to help them address their reason for seeking treatment. Her ultimate goal in treatment is to guide her clients in obtaining the tools they need to heal and to live to their highest potential. She can’t wait to meet you!

MADISON URRARO, LMSW

LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER  


 

  • Madison earned her Master of Social Work degree from Monmouth University where she held a concentration in Clinical Work with Children and Families with a minor in Psychology.
  • In addition to her position at Solutions Counseling, Madison is a School Social Worker at a local elementary school. Currently, Madison holds individual and group counseling for 8-11-year-olds and assists with all mental health crises in the school environment.
  • Madison has experience working with kids and teens (ages 4 to 18 years old) who have diagnosis of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, ODD, self-harm, social anxiety, behavior challenges, divorce and parenting challenges.
  • Madison also has experience working children who receive Special Education services within a school environment.
  • Madison’s work is centered around Systems Theory. This allows her clients to be treated with a comprehensive view. She assists her clients by using a perspective that includes their personal strengths in connection with their environment around them (school, home, family, peers, etc). She believes it is important to look at how a client’s external environment is affecting their mental health and behaviors.
  • Madison is dedicated and eager to assist children and their families seek new solutions and strategies through counseling to improve their lives.

ELIZABETH MERCURIO, LMSW

LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER 

  • Elizabeth earned her Master of Social Work degree from Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare where she held a concentration in Integrated Health.
  • In addition to her position at Solutions Counseling, Elizabeth is a Clinical Social Worker at a local hospital providing individual and group psychotherapy for veterans with serious mental health diagnosis.
  • Elizabeth works with teens 14 years old and up, young adults and adults who struggle with anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, trauma, sexual trauma, ADHD, life transitions and challenges in interpersonal relationships.
  • She also has professional experience working at a local crisis center and at a community PROS program which integrates rehabilitation, treatment and support services for people with mental illnesses.
  • Elizabeth takes an integrative approach, focusing on the client’s strengths and values to deepen self-awareness, build resiliency and support emotional healing. She assists her clients by using a client centered approach that includes aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing.

Services

Children's Psychotherapy

Children's Psychotherapy

Children's Psychotherapy

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  • 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

Children's Psychotherapy

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  • 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

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  • 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

Marital & Couples Counseling

Marital & Couples Counseling

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  • 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

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  • 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

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

Good Faith Estimate

Appendix 1 Standard Notice: 

“Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate of Expected Charges” 

Under the No Surprises Act

(For use by health care providers no later than January 1, 2022)

                                                                       

Instructions

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges. 


This form may be used by the health care providers to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program (uninsured individuals), or individuals who are enrolled but not seeking to file a claim  with their plan or coverage (self-pay individuals) of their right to a “Good Faith Estimate” to help them estimate the expected charges they may be billed for receiving certain health care items and services. Information regarding the availability of a “Good Faith Estimate” must be prominently displayed on the convening provider’s and convening facility’s website and in the office and on-site where scheduling or questions about the cost of health care occur. 


To use this model notice, the provider or facility must fill in the blanks with the appropriate information. HHS considers use of the model notice to be good faith compliance with the good faith estimate requirements to inform an individual of their rights to receive such a notice. Use of this model notice is not required and is provided as a means of facilitating compliance with the applicable notice requirements.  However, some form of notice, including the provision of certain required information, is necessary to begin the patient-provider dispute resolution process. 


NOTE: The information provided in these instructions is intended only to be a general informal summary of technical legal standards. It is not intended to take the place of the statutes, regulations, or formal policy guidance upon which it is based. Readers should refer to the applicable statutes, regulations, and other interpretive materials for complete and current information. [Link to IFR when available.]




You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost


Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. 


· You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. 


· Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. 


· If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. 


· Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. 


· For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 631-543-8877

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