Solutions Counseling
**TO BETTER SERVE YOU, WE NOW OFFER BOTH TELEHEALTH AND IN-OFFICE THERAPY SESSIONS**
Solutions Counseling
**TO BETTER SERVE YOU, WE NOW OFFER BOTH TELEHEALTH AND IN-OFFICE THERAPY SESSIONS**
NEW INFORMATION
INSURANCE AND TELEHEALTH
WITH THE EVER CHANGING INSURANCE POLICIES, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT TELEHEALTH BENEFITS AND COPAY INFORMATION MAY CHANGE RAPIDLY.
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 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 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.
- Lisa participates with most insurance plans, please call to inquire.
- To contact Lisa please email her at SOLUTIONS@SCCCOUNSELING.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.
- Nanette participates with most insurance plans, please call to inquire.
- To contact Nanette please email her at SOLUTIONS@SCCCOUNSELING.COM
ATHENA FARANDA, LMSW
LICENSED MASTER 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.
- Athena participates with Aetna and is out of network with NYSHIP.
- To contact Athena, please email her at SOLUTIONS@SCCCOUNSELING.COM
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.
- Currently, Jessica is a full-time Social Worker in the Children’s Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (C-CPEP) at Bellevue Hospital, where she works as part of an interdisciplinary team to assess child and adolescent patients, provide psychotherapy, crisis intervention, safety planning, and support to patients and their family members.
- Jessica also previously served as an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Adelphi University.
- Jessica is a certified Rape Crisis Counselor through the NY State Department of Health. She has significant experience providing trauma-informed services to survivors of various forms of trauma.
- Jessica has received intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech at the Linehan Institute. DBT is a specific type of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy that provides individuals with new skills to manage painful emotions, tolerate distress, as well as improve relationships.
- 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.
- Jessica participates with Aetna and is out of network with NYSHIP.
- To contact Jessica, please email her at SOLUTIONS@SCCCOUNSELING.COM
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!
- Jackie participates with Aetna and is out of network with NYSHIP.
- To contact Jackie, please email her at SOLUTIONS@SCCCOUNSELING.COM
DOMINIQUE ZUMMO, LMSW
LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER
- Dominique earned her Bachelors of Social Work at SUNY Plattsburgh and her Masters of Social Work at Stony Brook University.
- In addition to her position at Solutions Counseling, Dominique also works at Association for Mental Health and Wellness as a Resource Coordinator for Children who are diagnosed with Mental Illnesses.
- Dominique has experience working with children and adolescents with an array of challenges including Anxiety, Depression, complex trauma, emotional dysregulation related to Bipolar Disorder, Social Anxiety and ADHD. She utilizes a strength based perspective, self-determination, CBT and forms of play therapy and mindfulness to treat her clients. Dominique believes that a therapist must meet the client where they are at, which encourages engagement and therefore improves motivation.
- Dominique believes in a treatment team approach to ensure the whole person’s picture is being painted. In order to utilize a team approach parents/guardians and other providers will be involved to ensure the whole client’s character/personality/challenges are utilized or expressed in working towards treatment goals. She understands that each individual is different and she is committed to tailoring therapy to each individual case.
- Dominique participates with Aetna and is out of network with NYSHIP.
- To contact Dominique, please email her at SOLUTIONS@SCCCOUNSELING.COM
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.
- Christine participates with Aetna and is out of network with NYSHIP.
- To contact Christine, please email her at SOLUTIONS@SCCCOUNSELING.COM
SUZI STEINBERG, LMSW
LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER
- Suzi earned her Masters of Social Work at New York University in 2008. In addition to her position at Solutions Counseling, Suzi also works with children and adolescents in special education in the Commack school district and as a Mental Health Aide at Family Service League’s Diagnostic, Assessment, and Stabilization Hub (DASH).
- Suzi works with children ages 3-12 years old and adolescents up to 18 years old. She offers a safe space for your child to attend sessions to work on their therapy goals.
- Suzi’s strengths are her level of patience, her engagement with children and her empathic nature. Suzi has many tools to share with her clients to help them cope with their issues and to help them learn to problem solve. Suzi uses play therapy, CBT, mindfulness, relaxation, and behavior modification as therapeutic modalities in her sessions.
- Suzi has experience working with children and adolescents struggling with clinical diagnoses such as ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression. She also has years of experience working with children, teens and families who have special needs and are on the Autism spectrum and with families who have trauma brought on by divorce, moving, changing families and loss. She helps them work through and cope with the anxiety and stress that is brought into the everyday lives of children and adolescents in these situations.
- Suzi also can assist and support the parents going through these events and help them understand their children’s emotions and behaviors.
- To contact Suzi, please email her at SOLUTIONS@SCCCOUNSELING.COM
Services
Children's Psychotherapy
Children's Psychotherapy
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
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
Marital & Couples Counseling
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 Options (NYSHIP), 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.