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Christopher Patenaude, PA, is a board-certified physician assistant with specialized training in outpatient psychiatry. He provides compassionate care to patients at Hopewell Health Solutions, with locations in Glastonbury and West Hartford, Connecticut.

Christopher earned his master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Bay Path University and has since dedicated his career to supporting the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and adults.

Christopher has extensive experience treating a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and treatment-resistant depression. He takes a thoughtful, individualized approach to care—grounded in evidence-based medication management—and emphasizes open communication and shared decision-making with every patient.

Known for his compassionate and patient-centered style, Christopher creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to ask questions. He works closely with each patient to develop personalized treatment strategies aimed at improving daily functioning and overall quality of life.

Christopher believes that mental health care is most effective when built on mutual trust and clear communication. His goal is to help each patient feel informed and confident in their treatment plan, whether they’re navigating a new diagnosis or exploring long-term management strategies.

Outside the office, Christopher enjoys hiking, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with his wife and their two dogs. He values the importance of balance and self-care, principles he encourages in his clinical work and daily life.

• Graduated in India. Practiced in India and England as an OB/GYN
• Held a diploma in Obstetrics from the University of Dublin-Ireland
• Preceptor for medical students from UMASS Medical School and trainer to physicians for various filler companies
• Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Fellow status in the American Society of Laser Medicine and surgery
• Trained for laser hair removal and aesthetics using Botox® and fillers and uses a surgical background to perform those procedures properly
• Trained in various places including San Francisco, Boston, Maui, Las Vegas, and New York
• Has been an M.D. for 40 years working on 3 separate continents

• Graduated and Boarded in India in General Surgery
• Boarded in Surgery and Urology in the U.K. for 14 years
• Preceptor for medical students from UMASS Medical School
• Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians
• Achieved Fellow status in the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
• Learned the different methods of hair removal and general aesthetics after 40 years as an M.D. and 18 years as a surgeon.
• Studied aspects of laser hair removal, laser aesthetic practices, Botox®, and fillers in Boston, New York, Maui, Las Vegas, and California.

Dr. Khyati Patel, MD, is a highly skilled and compassionate primary care and aesthetic medicine provider at RI Rheumatology in Cranston, Rhode Island. She brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her patients, with a strong educational foundation and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care.

Dr. Patel earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees at the prestigious Topiwala National Medical College, affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, in Mumbai, India, in 2007. Her early medical training was further enhanced by completing an obstetrics and gynecology residency at L. T. Municipal General Hospital in Mumbai in 2009. Seeking to broaden her expertise, she pursued a family medicine residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, completing it in 2014.

A member of both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Mumbai Obstetrics and Gynecologic Society, Dr. Patel stays at the forefront of medical advancements in her field. Her passion for patient care is evident in every aspect of her practice, as she strives to provide personalized, comprehensive care to each of her patients.

Dr. Patel is known for her dedication, determination, and compassionate approach, ensuring her patients receive the best possible care.

Michael Rubalsky is a graduate of the Springfield College Physician Assistant Program, and is board certified as a Physician Assistant by the NCCPA. Michael is fluent in Russian and strives to provide care to patients in their native languages. He earned his Bachelor’s in health science at Springfield College, and joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2020.

Michael Rubalsky is a graduate of the Springfield College Physician Assistant Program, and is board certified as a Physician Assistant by the NCCPA. Michael is fluent in Russian and strives to provide care to patients in their native languages. He earned his Bachelor’s in health science at Springfield College, and joined Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven in 2020.

Chris Thompson is a Physician Assistant and has completed an extensive Dermatology Fellow program through the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. He has been treating dermatologic conditions for more than 10 years. While an active duty he was an Instructor at the Naval Undersea Medical Institute where he taught dermatology to physicians and Navy medics.

Chris retired from the US Navy in 2016 after serving 26 years. He received his Physician Assistant degree in 2003 from University of Nebraska.

Chris provides comprehensive medial and cosmetic dermatology care, including diagnosing and treating skin cancers and other skin conditions, like acne, warts eczema and psoriasis. He provides aesthetics treats for the aging skin to make natural corrections using laser, fillers and neuromodulators.

He lives in Old Lyme, CT with his beautiful wife and four children.

Kevin Michael Levine, LMSW is a licensed therapist who is passionate about helping propel individuals and families toward the achievement of their goals, at a pace that is client-driven, affirming, supportive, judgment-free, and empowering.

Kevin Michael Levine is a Licensed Master of Social Work in the State of Connecticut. He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Social Work, where he received his Master’s degree, and he also graduated from Central Connecticut State University with an undergraduate degree in Social Work. With almost three decades of social work experience, Kevin celebrates diversity in his work with children, adolescents, and adults. He has over two decades of experience working with child protective services, has been a foster parent, and also is an adoptive parent to four beautiful (now adult) children. His kind and gentle demeanor, paired with his experience and humor helps create a relaxed and comfortable environment that helps give rise to emotional safety.

Kevin celebrates diversity, honest expression of self, and originality and will help you find the bright shining star inside yourself that you may have forgotten, or never known,lies within.

Kevin offers education, attention and support to issues pertaining to:

*Grief and Loss issues *Life Transitions
*Mindfulness *Relationship Issues
*Inner Child Work *Communication Issues
*Bullying *Assertiveness *Anger Management
*Meditation *Self-Esteem Issues
*Trauma *Communication Skills
*Self-Care *Stress-Management
*Foster Care and Adoption Issues *Alcohol Misuse/Alcoholism
*Substance Use Disorders/Drug Misuse/Abuse *Addictions
*Parenting *LGBTQIA+

Modalities

*Play Therapy
*Integrative Therapy
*Motivational Interviewing
*Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
*Strength-Based
*Mindful-Based

Taylor Teixeira, LMSW, is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Connecticut. She received her master’s degree in Social Work from Western New Mexico University. She received her undergraduate degree from Central Connecticut State University, and is also a licensed elementary school teacher in the state of Connecticut. Taylor has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in outpatient therapeutic settings.

Taylor is passionate about working with children, adolescents, families, and adults on challenges with anxiety disorders, depression, grief, self-esteem, trauma and behavioral disorders. Taylor uses a combination of therapeutic interventions including: cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. She focuses on supporting clients in creating healthier thought patterns and behaviors.

Taylor’s experience working with children in school settings gives an outside perspective on working with children in a therapeutic setting. She is able to apply knowledge of a child’s emotional development and utilize that to help in creating goals for her clients. One of her strengths is helping children and adolescents identify and determine how to solve problems. Taylor understands challenges children and adolescents may face socially, emotionally, and academically that might impact their overall mental health and is able to utilize these experiences to help her clients in coming up with strategies and to manage these challenges and make school an enjoyable place.

In her free time, Taylor enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, and being with her cats Milo and Cleo.

Taylor Offers:

• Individual counseling for children, adolescents, and adults.
• Anxiety, Depression, ADHD/ADD, Trauma, Behavioral Concerns, LBGTQ+
• Strengths based approach to help clients be successful in setting and meeting goals using strengths they already have