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 Westport team
Kathleen Cheslok, LCSW
Kathy Cheslok is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of clinical experience. She has extensive experience in behavioral health working with all ages and issues related mental health and addiction recovery. Kathy likes working in a team based model to provide clients with a collaborative approach and employs several therapeutic interventions including: motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy and solution-focused therapy. Kathy believes in a holistic, client centered approach where the client provides significant input on their goals and focuses on lifestyle modifications to feel balanced and manage obstacles. Kathy focuses on integrating both physical health and emotional health so patients learn where they intersect in their own lives.
In her free time, Kathy enjoys spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities, exercise, cooking and volunteering in the community.