Primary Care - Brookfield
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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 Brookfield team
Clare Messuri, LCSW
Clare Messuri is a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut and has been working in the mental health field for nearly 30 years. Clare started her career as a residential counselor working with the developmentally disabled and chronically mentally ill. She expanded her clinical experience working with the geriatric population for local homecare agencies providing individual therapy, case management and connecting patients with community resources. Clare also worked as a substance abuse counselor for the local methadone maintenance program, Danbury Hospital Crisis Intervention and has a solo private practice in Danbury. Clare’s therapeutic approach is patient centered, interactive and solution focused using a range of modalities including CBT, supportive counseling, motivational interviewing and interpersonal therapy.
Clare spends her free time with children and extended family, enjoys numerous outdoor activities and volunteering for special olympics.Keri Reilly, LCSW
Keri Reilly is a licensed clinical social worker in CT and NY with over 25 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings. She believes in the team based perspective and works closely with providers within the Nuvance Health network and community. Keri is experienced working with adolescents, adults and geriatric populations and utilizes a direct and supportive approach with individuals to assist them in developing and reaching their goals. Strength based perspective, CBT, MI and solution focused therapy are treatment modalities she commonly uses in her clinical work to assist individuals in their journey towards a healthy and balanced lifestyle.