Solutions Counseling

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Solutions Counseling

There are no current openings at this time.

Please fill out the form below if you would like to be added to our waitlist.

Appointment Request Form

(631) 543-8877 solutions@scccounseling.com

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, please call to inquire.
To contact Elyssa for therapy please e-mail her at SOLUTIONS@SCCCOUNSELING.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 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.
Please call the office to inquire about Lisa's availability and insurance information.

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.
Please call the office to inquire about Nanette's availability and insurance information.

ATHENA FARANDA, LCSW

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Athena received a Masters of Social Work degree at Fordham University in New York City and has earned her School Social Work certification, CASAC-t, and is a Certified Trauma Professional.
Athena is currently a School Social Worker at local middle school. She also worked at Madonna Heights Family of Services Group Residence.
Athena has experience working with special needs preteens and teenagers as they navigate and learn social nuances, relationship intricacies, and self-esteem and self-concept. She has helped young adults with depression, anxiety, developmental delay, ADHD, ADD, oppositional defiance, trauma, and PTSD.
Athena uses evidence–based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths based Perspectives, Client Centered Approaches Mindfulness, and Emotional Regulation and Relaxation Techniques.
Athena has incorporated ARC (Attunement, Regulation and Competency) in her work with families that have a history of trauma and disfunction.
Athena has taught an evidence-based curriculum for family members faced with caring for their loved ones with serious mental illness. She continues to support and provide pyscho-education to family members through out Long Island that are faced with the challenges of caring for these adult, teens and children.
Athena is dedicated to creating a safe space for her clients to explore their sense of past, present and future selves; while creating a path through difficult circumstances that is as unique as they are.
Please call the office to inquire about Athena's availability and insurance information.

JESSICA TANNENBAUM, LMSW

LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER

Jessica holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Teachers College at Columbia University, and she obtained her Masters of Social Work from Hunter College.
Jessica spent many years working for various non-profit agencies, serving as Program Director for supportive housing programs for adults with mental illness and substance use disorders.
Jessica was also Director of a residential program for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, where in addition to serving as leadership, she also provided counseling to children, adults, and families recovering from trauma, and had oversight of a 24-hour crisis hotline.
Jessica worked at the Children’s Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program at Bellevue Hospital where she assessed child and adolescent patients, provided psychotherapy, crisis intervention, safety planning
Currently, Jessica is a full-time social worker at Kings County Hospital Center on the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Service. She is a part of the interdisciplinary team and provides individual and family psychotherapy. She also collaborates with schools and other providers to ensure appropriate outpatient and community based supports.
Jessica is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), is a certified rape crisis counselor and was an adjunct professor of psychology at Adelphi University.
She takes a humanistic approach to working with clients, as unconditional positive regard is paramount in building a sense of trust in the therapeutic relationship. She also incorporates aspects of DBT and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into the work that she does with clients, as these approaches have been proven effective in treating various behaviors to improve an individual's quality of life.
Jessica has been able to effectively engage children by using play and art therapy in order to facilitate conversation in a way that makes children feel comfortable and safe.
Please call the office to inquire about Jessica's availability and insurance information.

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!
Please call the office to inquire about Jackie's availability and insurance information.

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 middle school. Currently, Madison holds individual and group counseling for 11–14-year-olds and assists with all mental health crises in the school environment.
Madison has experience working with kids and teens (ages 5 to 18 years old)who have diagnosis of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, self-harm, suicide ideation, social anxiety, divorce and parenting challenges.
Madison also has experience working with the pediatric behavioral health population, a High School’s child study team, and as a floating social worker within an inpatient medical hospital.
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, adolescents and adults seek new solutions and strategies through counseling to improve their lives.
Please call the office to inquire about Madison's availability and insurance information.

CHRISTINE POWERS, LMSW

LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER

Christine earned her Master’s of Social Work at Stony Brook University.
In addition to her position at Solutions Counseling, Christine also works at The Association for Mental Health and Wellness as a Resource Coordinator for children and adolescents with mental illness. Christine also works at Outreach House as a per diem counselor for adolescents with substance use disorders.
Christine has worked with children and adolescents for many years. With that experience, Christine has a large tool kit ready to help with diagnosis related to; anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, complex trauma, and many more.
Christine is also well versed with helping individuals and families of the LGBTQ+ community.
Christine’s mostly utilizes person centered care therapy, strength based perspective, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness to best assist her clients. Christine also believes that therapy should not have a “one size fits all” approach and adjusts her therapeutic style to best meet the client where they are at and to best help them achieve their goals.
Please call the office to inquire about Christine's availability and insurance information.

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, 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

Solutions Counseling

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About Us

ELYSSA YOOS LCSW-R, OWNER AND DIRECTOR

LISA CATANZARO, LCSW-R

NANETTE GINGO, LCSW-R

ATHENA FARANDA, LCSW

JESSICA TANNENBAUM, LMSW

JACKIE SABATINO, LMSW

MADISON URRARO, LMSW

CHRISTINE POWERS, LMSW

Services

Children's Psychotherapy

Children's Psychotherapy

Children's Psychotherapy

Individual Psychotherapy

Children's Psychotherapy

Children's Psychotherapy

Family Counseling

Children's Psychotherapy

Marital & Couples Counseling

Marital & Couples Counseling

Marital & Couples Counseling

Marital & Couples Counseling

Adolescent Psychotherapy

Marital & Couples Counseling

Adolescent Psychotherapy

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Marital & Couples Counseling

Adolescent Psychotherapy

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