Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Therapy Services in Plainview, NY
The Solution Center has been providing caring and effective psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, families, and children across Long Island and the NY Metro area for over 25 years. Our team of NY-State licensed psychotherapists specializes in evidence-based approaches including the Gottman Method, Discernment Counseling, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. We focus on building connections through improved communication while addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.With expertise in family dynamics, parenting issues, and stepfamily transitions, we offer both in-person and HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions to accommodate diverse client needs. Our director, Dr. Daphne Schuster, brings dual licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Social Work, along with graduate-level teaching experience and national recognition in educational psychology.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
DBT Program
Trauma Treatment
Adolescent Therapy
Divorce Recovery
EMDR Therapy
Parenting Support
Stepfamily Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25+ years providing psychotherapy services in the NY Metro area
- Dual-licensed professionals in Marriage/Family Therapy and Clinical Social Work
- Gottman Method certified relationship counseling specialists
- 10-week DBT program for emotional regulation and coping skills
- Flexible treatment options including HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions
Associations and certifications
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions through evidence-based approaches. Clients develop emotional regulation skills and overcome self-limiting patterns using techniques like EMDR and cognitive behavioral strategies. The therapy focuses on personal growth and restoring authentic self-expression through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
Couples Counseling
Specialized relationship counseling helps couples rebuild connection through Gottman Method techniques and Discernment Counseling. We address communication breakdowns, infidelity recovery, and intimacy issues while respecting both partners' perspectives. Our approach combines practical skill-building with emotional exploration to restore trust and strengthen relationship foundations.
DBT Program
The 10-week Dialectical Behavioral Therapy program teaches mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Designed for clients struggling with self-harm, eating disorders, or chronic emotional dysregulation, this structured program combines group skills training with individual therapy to develop healthier coping mechanisms and improve daily functioning.
Adolescent Therapy
Specialized therapy services help teens navigate anxiety, depression, and family conflicts during critical developmental stages. Our therapists build rapport with adolescents while maintaining family connections to address school issues, peer relationships, and self-identity challenges through age-appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Trauma Treatment
Our trauma specialists use EMDR and somatic therapies to process distressing experiences and reduce symptoms of PTSD. Treatment focuses on restoring emotional stability and rebuilding self-esteem through structured trauma processing techniques that help clients integrate difficult experiences into their life narrative.
People
Daphne Schuster
Director
Dr. Schuster is a NY licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Social Worker with 25+ years experience. She specializes in relationship counseling, trauma treatment, and family systems therapy. She holds advanced degrees from Columbia University and Adelphi University, and serves as a clinical supervisor and presenter for national psychology organizations.
Kristen Billig
Therapist
Kristen Billig is a NY licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialized training in family therapy and adolescent mental health. She provides individual and family counseling services focusing on emotional regulation, parenting challenges, and transitional life issues using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Caitlin Goetz
Therapist
Caitlin Goetz is a NY licensed Master Social Worker with expertise in trauma recovery and cognitive behavioral therapy. She works with adults and adolescents to address anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties through structured, goal-oriented treatment plans tailored to individual client needs.
Patricia Travaglione
Therapist
Patricia Travaglione is a NY licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training in family systems therapy. She specializes in helping clients navigate life transitions, family conflict, and emotional regulation challenges using integrative therapeutic approaches that combine traditional counseling with practical skill-building.
Kristen Whalen
Therapist
Kristen Whalen is a NY licensed Master Social Worker providing therapy services for individuals and families. Her practice focuses on adolescent mental health, parenting support, and relationship counseling using strengths-based approaches to promote personal growth and family harmony.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, DBT programs, trauma treatment, adolescent counseling, and specialized services for divorce recovery and stepfamily transitions.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
Yes, all our therapists hold NY State licenses in Marriage and Family Therapy or Clinical Social Work, with additional certifications in specialized treatment modalities like the Gottman Method and EMDR.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
We provide HIPAA-compliant video therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access while maintaining the same quality of care as in-person appointments.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 45-60 minutes, while intensive programs like Discernment Counseling have extended sessions ranging from 2 to 12 hours depending on treatment needs.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour advance notice for appointment cancellations to avoid full session charges, understanding that emergencies may require last-minute rescheduling.
