Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Plainview, NY
The Solution Center has been providing caring and effective psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and children on Long Island and in the NY Metro area for over 25 years. Our team of NY-State licensed psychotherapists specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship counseling, and adolescent challenges through evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method, Discernment Counseling, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. We prioritize practical, direct therapeutic work focused on building connections, improving communication, and resolving underlying emotional issues. Our services are available in-person and via HIPAA-compliant video sessions to ensure accessibility and safety. Dr. Daphne Schuster, our director, brings decades of experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Social Worker, complemented by specialized training in EMDR, EFT, and intensive marital intervention.We serve Nassau and Suffolk Counties with a commitment to helping clients restore relationships, manage emotional regulation, and achieve lasting personal growth. Our team includes licensed professionals like Kristen Billig, Caitlin Goetz, Patricia Travaglione, and Kristen Whalen, who provide tailored support for diverse mental health needs. We emphasize client-centered care, offering flexible scheduling and a 10-week DBT program for emotional regulation challenges. With certifications from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the Gottman Institute, we combine clinical expertise with compassionate guidance to foster healing and resilience.
Services
Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Discernment Counseling
DBT Programs
Adolescent Counseling
Trauma Treatment
Family Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Intensive Marital Intervention
Parenting Support
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of experience in evidence-based psychotherapy approaches.
- Our team includes NY-State licensed therapists with specialized training in DBT and the Gottman Method.
- We provide both in-person and HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy sessions for accessibility.
- Our 10-week DBT program addresses emotional regulation challenges with structured skill-building.
- We combine clinical expertise with personalized care for individual and family needs.
Associations and certifications
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services address anxiety, depression, and life transitions through personalized sessions. We use evidence-based approaches to help clients understand emotional patterns, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. With both in-person and virtual options available, our licensed therapists provide confidential support tailored to individual needs.
Couples Therapy
Specialized couples therapy focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts. Using methods like the Gottman Method and Discernment Counseling, we help partners rebuild trust, address infidelity, and strengthen emotional connections. Sessions emphasize mutual understanding and practical solutions for relationship challenges.
DBT Programs
Our 10-week Dialectical Behavioral Therapy program teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Designed for adults and adolescents, this structured program combines individual therapy with group skills training to address self-harm, eating disorders, and chronic emotional dysregulation through evidence-based techniques.
Adolescent Counseling
Specialized counseling for teens addresses anxiety, depression, and family conflicts through age-appropriate interventions. Our therapists work with adolescents to develop coping strategies, improve peer relationships, and navigate academic challenges while involving families in the therapeutic process for comprehensive support.
Trauma Treatment
Trauma-focused therapy incorporates EMDR and other evidence-based approaches to process traumatic experiences. We help clients reduce distress symptoms, reframe negative beliefs, and develop grounding techniques to manage trauma-related anxiety and flashbacks in a safe therapeutic environment.
People
Daphne Schuster
Director
Dr. Schuster is a NY licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience. She specializes in relationship counseling, trauma treatment, and adolescent mental health, holding certifications from the Gottman Institute and American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Kristen Billig
Therapist
Kristen Billig, LCSW, provides psychotherapy services focusing on individual and family counseling. She brings clinical expertise in emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships to support clients' mental health needs.
Caitlin Goetz
Therapist
Caitlin Goetz, LMSW, offers therapeutic support for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Her client-centered approach emphasizes practical solutions and emotional resilience-building for individuals and families.
Patricia Travaglione
Therapist
Patricia Travaglione, LCSW-R, specializes in adolescent counseling and family therapy. With extensive experience in school settings, she addresses teen mental health challenges through evidence-based interventions and family collaboration.
Kristen Whalen
Therapist
Kristen Whalen, LMSW, provides psychotherapy services for individuals and families. Her practice focuses on emotional wellness, relationship dynamics, and coping strategies for life transitions using trauma-informed approaches.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and adolescent therapy using evidence-based approaches like DBT, EMDR, and the Gottman Method for relationship counseling.
Are your therapists licensed?
Yes, all our therapists hold NY State licenses in clinical social work or marriage and family therapy with specialized certifications in trauma and relationship counseling.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
We provide HIPAA-compliant video therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access to mental health services while maintaining confidentiality standards.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 45-60 minutes, with intensive programs like Discernment Counseling offering extended sessions up to 2 hours as needed.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island, with virtual sessions available for clients throughout the NY Metro area.
