Emily Schaffer

Bio

I have always had a passion for the intricacies of psychiatry. I understand how mental health is just as important as other aspects of healthcare, and take the time to get to know each of my patients’ unique backgrounds and needs.

With a compassionate approach, I can treat a variety of conditions including anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and many more. I will spend time listening to the patient’s specific needs in order to develop a personalized treatment plan that will help them reach their goals.

I am a licensed and board-certified Physician Assistant. I attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as an undergraduate, where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. I then completed my Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. During my physician assistant program, I received clinical training in psychiatry, family medicine, women’s health, pediatrics, and internal medicine. After graduating from PA school, I spent the first part of my career as an internal medicine hospitalist PA.

In-network insurances

Aetna • Blue Cross Blue Shield • Cigna • United • Self pay

Specialties

ADD/ADHD Medication Management • Adjustment Disorder • Anger Management • Anxiety • Bipolar Disorder • Daytime Sleepiness • Depression • Grief and Loss/Bereavement • Insomnia • Life Coaching • Life Transition • Major Depressive Disorder • Medication Review • Mindfulness • Mood Disorders • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) • Occupational Difficulties • Relationship Issues • Sadness • Self Esteem • Social Anxiety • Stress/Worry • Suicidal Thoughts • Women's Health Issues

Education and training

• Southern Illinois University , Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Languages spoken

• English