Striving for whole health care, with provider licensed in Wisconsin, Illinois and Tennessee
Striving for whole health care, with provider licensed in Wisconsin, Illinois and Tennessee
At BrainBody PLLC, our mission is to establish and maintain a practice that provides medication management and therapeutic interventions to guide adults and young adults on a path to mental and physical health.
We take a personalized approach to each client's care, communicating with other providers for collaboration to support whole health care. We use evidence-based practices to help our clients achieve their mental and physical health goals.
We offer a variety of mental health services, including individual therapy, medication management, and coaching. We provide Telehealth services to receive care from the comfort of your own home.
At BrainBody PLLC, we are dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care to our clients. We are dedicated to supporting people and their families treating:
Attention deficit disorders
Anxiety and panic attacks
Addictions
Borderline and other personality disorders
Depression and Bipolar disorder
Eating disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Psychosis
Sleep disorders
We work with clients to achieve whole health with treatments including therapy, medication and complementary and integrative wellness.
Simcha Cohen, is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and founder of BrainBody. Simcha is passionate about whole health and strives to support clients to achieve balance and wellness with lifestyle changes, medication management and therapeutic interventions.
She has 10 years in healthcare experience; received a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Resurrection University, a Master of Science and board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Walden University graduating Magna cum laude. She completed psychiatric and clinical therapy internships with Rogers Behavioral Health and worked in a Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program.
Simcha has also worked in various roles as a registered nurse, including on the chronic pain/neuro/ortho surgical at Rush University Medical Center and as a float pool nurse for Northshore University Hospitals. She is also End of Life trained by Rush University, is a Medical Surgical Certified Nurse and a member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
We are working towards accepting most insurance plans and offer a reduced fee for uninsured clients. We believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care, and we are committed to making our services accessible to all. We provide a student rate for those in collage seeking care.
Currently we are in network with BCBS IL, Optum UBH/UHC, Cigna and Aetna in Illinois only. Please reach out for student rates.
Out of Pocket Rate:
Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation (60-90 min) $325
Medication Management w/ Psychotherapy (30 min) $170
Medication Management Only (15 min) $85
Miscellaneous Fees:
Late Cancel or No Show (not covered by insurance) $100
Late Cancel or No Show Initial Evaluation (not covered by insurance) $150
Returned Check Fee $25
There are several services that we elect not to charge for: the occasional short phone call with client, coordination of care with client’s other providers, an occasional special document requiring less than 10 minutes.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can request an appointment by emailing us here or calling us here
Do you take insurance?
YES! Currently we are in network with BCBS IL, Optum UBH/UHC and Cigna. We will soon be in network with Aetna. We are out of network for Wisconsin and Tennessee and do not take insurance. However, we will provide you with a “super bill” so that you may submit a claim to your insurance provider. Reimbursement rates vary depending upon your insurance and are typically considered “out of network.” Please call your insurance company to check what your “out of network” benefits are including deductible amount, reimbursement amount per 50 min. session, etc
What are your student rates?
Please reach out for student rates. Rates may vary depending on complexity of case.
How long is a session?
A typical follow up session is about 20-30 min. A typical intake/evaluation session is 60- 75 minutes.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24 hours notice for all cancellations and reschedules. Missed appointments, late cancellations, and late reschedules will result in the late cancel fee.
Is therapy, medication management and coaching confidential?
Treatment both in person and telehealth, is confidential. Nothing will be shared without your consent. The exceptions to confidentiality include the following:
What is a nurse practitioner?
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with advanced graduate education and training. NPs can assess, diagnose, and prescribe treatment for a variety of illnesses. NPs are required to have obtained at least a master’s degree in nursing in a chosen specialty and pass a national board certifying examination.
What does a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) do?
PMHNP’s serve the psychiatric-mental health population. We assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with psychiatric disorders or the potential for such disorders using our full scope of therapeutic skills, including prescribing medication and administering psychotherapy.
What is the difference between a nurse practitioner and a physician?
While physicians are trained through graduate medical school and a residency in their specialty, nurse practitioners have similar, but uniquely different training and experience. All nurse practitioners have completed nursing school, a rigorous process that can range from 18 months to 3 years. Most then practice as a nurse for several years before beginning graduate school. This is an important question to ask your nurse practitioner. How many years did you practice as an RN in a direct patient care setting? Preferably, the answer is at least 5 years or more in an acute care setting such as a hospital. A master’s degree in nursing can take two to three years and includes highly specialized didactic training and extensive clinical clinical hours.
Doesn't a physician need to supervise a nurse practitioner?
Nurse practitioners have come a long way in establishing their roles as providers of medical care. For many years, nurse practitioners were not allowed to see patients without a physician closely supervising. Now, at least 23 states have allowed for nurse practitioners to practice independently, without any association with a physician (full practice authority).