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Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Emily Cohen, PA-C

Helps adults of all ages manage anxiety, depression, and stress, drawing on a background in internal medicine to connect physical and mental health.

About Emily

Emily has a passion for the intricacies of psychiatry and takes the time to get to know each patient's unique background and needs.

She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, stress, and related conditions in adults of all ages. Emily integrates her background in internal medicine to offer holistic insight into the connection between physical and mental health.

Her approach combines evidence-based medication recommendations with structured, action-oriented sessions focused on measurable progress. She helps patients build practical, skills-based strategies for long-term well-being, all within a safe, judgment-free environment.

Areas of expertise

  • Bipolar disorder
  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Menopause-related mood symptoms
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Panic disorder
  • Perinatal & postpartum mood disorders
  • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
  • PTSD
  • School-related mood symptoms
  • LGBTQIA+ affirming care
  • Substance use
  • Women's mood & anxiety disorders

Services with Emily

Adult & Integrative Psychiatry

Whole-person psychiatric care that looks for the root cause, combining conventional treatment with evidence-based complementary approaches.

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Medication Management

Thoughtful prescribing and close follow-up, with genetic testing available to help guide medication choices.

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Women's & Reproductive Mental Health

Specialized care for mood and anxiety across pregnancy, postpartum, PMDD, and menopause.

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Telepsychiatry

Secure video appointments with your psychiatric provider from anywhere in Illinois. No downloads required.

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Other providers

Meet the whole team
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Dr. Melissa Musec

MD

Founder & Director of Psychiatry

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Adult Psychiatry
  • Addiction Psychiatry
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Heather Holmes

PA-C

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

  • Medication Management
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
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Savannah Sullivan

MSBS, PA-C

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Ready to start feeling better?

Immediate openings for in-person and virtual appointments. Register online in minutes, or call us at (847) 450-6393.