Patricia Brown, Nurse Practitioner
Patricia Brown, PMHNP, is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at LifeStance Health in Illinois, offering comprehensive mental health services tailored to meet the diverse needs of her patients. With a focus on medication management and supportive psychotherapy, Patricia serves adolescents, adults, and seniors aged 12 to 65+. Her practice is grounded in providing holistic and culturally sensitive care, ensuring that each patient feels heard and understood. Patricia specializes in treating ADHD, PTSD/Trauma, and Anxiety. She is passionate about helping patients gain a deeper understanding of their mental health, believing that knowledge is key to making informed decisions and achieving better outcomes. Her approach is collaborative, empowering patients to take an active role in their treatment. Patricia also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address various conditions, ensuring that her therapeutic strategies are evidence-based and effective. In addition to her clinical work, Patricia is committed to serving specific populations, including those with developmental disabilities and military/veterans. She recognizes the unique challenges these groups face and strives to provide compassionate and tailored care. Her expertise extends to providing psychological testing, enabling a thorough assessment and accurate diagnosis for her patients. Beyond her professional commitments, Patricia enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, reading, and listening to jazz music. These personal interests enrich her life and contribute to her holistic approach to mental health care. By combining her clinical expertise with her personal passions, Patricia Brown, PMHNP, offers a unique and empathetic perspective to her practice, making her a trusted provider in the Illinois community.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 11-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Intense mood changes
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- First responder stress
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Men's health/issues
- Military & veteran
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Sexual trauma
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Guidehealth
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- Wellcare
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
Languages
- English
Education
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University of Phoenix
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University of Illinois at Chicago
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Olive Harvey Community College
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University of St. Francis
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Olivet Nazarene University
Frequently Asked
Questions
Please call us at 630-884-8643 to schedule an appointment with Patricia Brown.
Patricia Brown generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 630-884-8643 to find out Patricia Brown's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Patricia Brown:
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Guidehealth
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- Wellcare
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 630-884-8643 to see how we can help.
Yes, Patricia Brown is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Patricia Brown works at:
Yes, Patricia Brown does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Patricia Brown is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: