Cookies help us improve your website experience. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies. Privacy Privacy

Providing your location allows us to show you nearby locations and doctors.

At Nuvance Health, Our primary care and pediatric doctors in Ridgefield, Connecticut provide personalized care that helps you achieve and maintain better health. From adults to our littlest patients, our doctors provide personalized care. Whether you or your child needs an annual exam, treatment for common ailments, or help managing complex conditions like diabetes, you can count on us.

Our Ridgefield primary care doctors also specialize in general medicine, including internal medicine, family medicine and pediatrics. Plus, providers are available for in-person and telehealth visits. Some of our services include:

We look forward to caring for you at our Ridgefield, CT location. We are now seeing new patients and accept most major insurances.
Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8am - 5pm 

Tuesday, Thursday: 8am - 7pm

Meet the team

Providing your location allows us to show you nearby locations and doctors.

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 Ridgefield team

Anna Atkinson-Karashik, LCSW

Atkinson Karashik Anna 500x600

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.