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Why the Shark?
At Shark, we view mental health not as a disease, but as a journey requiring courage and resilience to navigate life's challenges. We often refer to our patients as Sharks to foster a sense of empowerment and pride in their strength. Like the adaptable and powerful Shark, we believe you possess the inner strength to overcome your mental health obstacles.
Your struggles don't define you. Your courage and resilience do. We'll work together to explore your wellness and empower you to embrace your strength and thrive.
Meet Brianne!
Brianne Brown, MSN, APRN-FPA, FNP-BC
With over 20 years of experience, Brianne Brown, a highly esteemed Full Practice Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner from Illinois, brings a wealth of medical expertise to Shark Addiction Treatment. Her diverse background includes reproductive endocrinology and infertility, clinical trials for major pharmaceutical companies, pediatric wellness, and serving underserved communities in correctional facilities and public health.
Brianne has dedicated the last nine years to specializing in addiction medicine, culminating in her fellowship completion in 2024. She provides compassionate care to patients struggling with opioid use disorders, chronic pain, Hepatitis C, and other serious mental illnesses.
Her unwavering commitment to cutting-edge, evidence-based care has garnered recognition from the American Society of Addiction Medicine and the American Psychiatric Association, which selected her practice to lead the way in measurement-based care and groundbreaking research.
Brianne's passion for research and mental health, combined with her experience as adjunct faculty, allows her to provide outstanding, specialized care to those struggling with mental health and addiction. Her dedication and knowledge empower patients to regain control of their lives and achieve sustained recovery.
