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Primary Care - Southbury
22 Old Waterbury Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
United States
Phone (203) 262-4200
TTY (800) 842-9710
At Nuvance Health®, there’s a sense of collaboration and dedication across all levels of care. That's why, when you see a primary care specialist at one of our locations, you’ll know that our providers are by your side. Our primary care doctors in Southbury, Connecticut provide personalized care that helps you achieve and maintain a better well-being.
Specializing in general medicine, including internal medicine, family medicine and pediatrics, our providers are available for in-person and telehealth visits. Whether you are sick or need a routine checkup, our team is here for you, including:
Routine well-visits and physicals
Same-day sick visits
Medication management
Choose your primary care doctor at our Southbury, CT location. We are now seeing new patients and accept most major insurances.
Interested in our MDVIP program with Dr. Matthew Velsmid? Learn more.
*We welcome referrals for a geriatric assessment from you, your loved ones, providers and community agencies. Assessments are covered by Medicare and most other insurance companies. Get started by calling us at (203) 852-2494 to book an appointment with Colleen L. Linari, APRN.
Monday - Friday: 7:45 am - 5 pm
Meet the team
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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.
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
Meet the Southbury team
Emily Fritz, LCSW
Manager, Integrated Behavioral Health - Nuvance Health Medical Group
Emily Fritz is a licensed clinical social worker in CT and NY as well as a certified grief counselor with over 20 years of experience. She has a special interest in the geriatric population and those with chronic mental illness/addictions. Emily provides a holistic approach to her therapeutic interventions for her patients and believes that by partnering with healthcare providers, she can offer a more comprehensive approach to helping patients reach their fullest potential. She utilizes a special set of skills by blending a variety of modalities in brief talk therapy sessions.
Emily is active in the Southbury community, coaching boys’ basketball and is a member of Mid-South Catholic Church. She enjoys being active outdoors and boating with her family and friends in her free time.
Kelly Norvig, LCSW
Kelly Norvig is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of clinical experience. She has an extensive background working with diverse populations including children, adolescents and adults; providing support to those with mental health and substance abuse issues. Kelly offers cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive counseling, motivational interviewing and solution focused therapy to her patients and enjoys working collaboratively with healthcare providers to integrate a patient’s emotional wellbeing with their physical health.
On a personal note, Kelly enjoys reading, gardening and collecting sea glass. As a nature lover, she often hikes local trails with her husband and two high energy dogs.