Our Team

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.

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 experience working with various populations in many different types of settings. She has served in leadership positions for non-profit and residential facilities serving young adults with serious mental illness, as well as survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. She has also worked in hospital settings conducted psychiatric evaluations, provided intensive psychotherapy, crisis intervention, safety planning, and case management.
• Currently, Jessica is a Primary Therapist at the NYC Children's Center Queens Day Treatment Program where she provides adolescents with individual, family, and group psychotherapy. This program is a collaboration with the NYC DOE and offers intensive services that addresses the mental health and educational needs of high school students.
• Jessica previously held a certification as a Rape Crisis Counselor through the NYS Department of Health and is currently a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with an additional certification in child and adolescent trauma. She has been trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) by Behavioral Tech and in certified in DBT through Evergreen Certifications.
• Jessica has been at Solutions Counseling LCSW PLLC since 2020 providing psychotherapy for teens, adults, and families. She specializes in working with individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, impulsivity and life transitions.
• Jessica strives to create a safe space for her clients where they can feel comfortable to explore difficult feelings and experiences. 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.

LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER

• Denise earned her Master of Social Work degree from Adelphi University where she held a concentration in trauma-based disorders and children and family therapy.
• Denise has experience treating children starting at 4 years old, teens, as well as adults and families.
• Denise treats diagnoses of Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ASD, self-harm, social anxiety, and behavioral challenges.
• Denise is certified in autism spectrum disorder, advanced diagnosing and assessment, and is working towards a certification in trauma-based solutions.
• Denise’s work is centered around Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Integrative approach which allows clients to concentrate on their strengths and self-awareness. This allows for an all-encompassing view to help clients with self-esteem, peer, and family issues. She assists her clients by concentrating on their personal strengths and integrates journaling and workbooks specific to their needs. Art, music and play therapy are integral in her sessions with younger children to help them connect with mindfulness and express their thoughts and feelings. She believes that it is important for them to be able to express their thoughts and emotions without feeling inhibited and learn to appreciate their ability to do so. 
• Denise is dedicated to assist her clients seek new solutions and strategies through counseling to improve their mental health. Denise helps clients start their day by saying “today is about me” and with children “use your words” to help with expressing their emotions and propel them to a more positive path going forward. 

LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER

•  Chris earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's in social work from Adelphi University. 
•  Chris has experience working in various agencies and hospitals such as South Oakes Hospital, providing vocational training for young adults with developmental disabilities, and the Economic Opportunity Council providing connections for at-risk populations to resources they qualify for. 
•  Chris has clinical experience working with teens and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, self-harm behaviors, and social anxiety.
•  Chris utilizes an array of interventions including CBT, mindfulness, client centered, and behavior modification. 
• Chris provides therapy to help each client explore difficult emotions and to work towards their therapy goals. He prides himself in being a very supportive, empathetic, and resourceful therapist.