Primary Care and Pediatrics - Ridgefield
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Welcome, Dr. Termine!
Accepting patients of all ages - Dr. Termine is a proud family physician who embraces the full scope of clinical practice to serve his patients of all ages, from newborns to college students to grandparents. His areas of interest include pediatrics, obesity medicine, and preventive health. Dr. Termine and his family are thrilled to join the Ridgefield community.
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Meet the team
Behavioral Health Consultants
Nuvance Health is dedicated to providing primary care and behavioral health services to you and your family. Scheduling an appointment with a Behavioral Health Consultant just became easier – your trusted primary care provider can refer you directly. Our unique partnership is located right inside your primary care office and allows for the identification of mental health concerns and major mental health issues that may need referrals for additional treatment.-
What is a Behavioral Health Consultant?
Our team consists of experienced, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) who provide medical and behavioral health-focused care for problems resulting from medical illnesses, mental health related issues or substance use. Our team utilizes a special set of skills to help you and your family more successfully manage illnesses through the continuum of care.
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What do Behavioral Health Consultants offer?
Behavioral Health Consultants may help with the treatment of:
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Bereavement
- Chronic pain
- Mental health issues
- Substance use concerns
- Caregiver stress
- Acute and chronic medical conditions
Services include but are not limited to:
- Grief counseling
- Meditation
- Relaxation techniques
- Nutrition & exercise
- Sleep hygiene
- Coping skills & mindfulness
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
- Health coaching
- Brief talk therapy
- Motivational interventions
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Meet the Ridgefield team
Anna Atkinson-Karashik, LCSW
Anna Atkinson-Karashik is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in psychiatry for over 30 years utilizing a holistic approach. Anna has provided an empathic compassionate setting for children, adolescents, and adults and has training in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), motivational interviewing (MI) and other supportive treatments. Anna has spent years supporting patients recovering from many mental health conditions, including mood disorders, substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, among other neurological conditions and chronic illnesses. Anna has also provided support to members of the LBGTQ+ community.
You will feel confident in your care while working with Anna to begin a journey of healing.