Btwins Mental Health Services
Btwins Mental Health Services
OUR SERVICES
We offer a wide range of outpatient services
Psychiatric Services
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders.
Individual Psychotherapy
Personalized one-on-one sessions to address various mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and more.
Suboxone Waivered MAT
For substance use problems.
Culturally Competent and Trauma-Informed Care
Supportive care, client education, and effective referrals to ensure continuous and non-discriminatory patient access to care.
TMS for Severe Treatment-Resistant Depression
- Pharmarcogenomic testing
- Medical marijuana certification.
- Referral out for spravato/ketamine treatment.
BTWINS Mental Health Services
Dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized "C.A.R.E. with B.A.T.H.E"
Compassionate Care
Cultural differences significantly influence mental health treatment by influencing how individuals perceive, experience, and express mental health symptoms. Our approach is rooted in compassion, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to personalized care for each individual we serve.
Tailored Treatment Plans
We take the time to create tailored treatment plans that address each individual's specific mental health needs and concerns.
Trauma-informed approach
We acknowledge the impact of trauma on mental and emotional health and use a
trauma-informed approach to address its effects. We aim to create a secure,
encouraging, and empowering environment for clients, prioritizing safety, establishing
credibility, promoting peer support, respecting individual choices, and
highlighting recovery benefits.
Michaelina Bamah CNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC CEO/Founder.
As Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner,Michaelina specializes in treating individuals who suffer from serious mental illness. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, she has been a pivotal advocate for mental health care accessibility and connectedness. Michaelina’s extensive background spans a variety of mental health care environments, including acute psychiatry services, mental health intensive care units (ICU), inpatient mental health care, addiction treatment centers, geriatric long-term memory care units, veterans’ mental health settings, and outpatient mental health clinics. Her proficiency in innovative treatment modalities and patient-centered approach with the use of C.A.R.E & B.A.T.H.E model enhances her dedication to empowering her patients through comprehensive assessments, education, and fostering resilience and self-advocacy to bridge the MH care disparity among diverse underrepresented groups and communities (inner city, rural, medically underserved). She explores with her patients the Biologic, psychological, cultural and social components of mental illnesses making sure these are understood in treatment of the whole person. Her approach also focuses on intervention for coping with stress, mental health crisis, and other problems for individuals and families.
Certification / State Practice Licenses
MN Board of Nursing- CNP, APRN, PMHNP
ANCC- Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health NursePractitioner across the lifespanProfessional Education
Master of Science in Nursing, PMHNP. Walden University, Minneapolis.
Undergraduate Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Bemidji State University.
ADN Hibbing Community CollegeProfessional Organizations / society:
MN APRN coalitionMN Nurses Association
Golden Key International Honor society
National society of Leadership and success honor society
Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement honor society
Rural APRN conference planning Committee member
Lynn Quisone: Administrative Nurse.
With an extensive bedside nursing experience in geriatric medical and mental health care settings, Lynn joins the Btwins Mental Health team with a strong commitment to serving minority ethnic backgrounds and marginalized communities. She is dedicated to a patient-centered approach, focusing on those who struggle to access care or seek alternative treatments for their mental health challenges. Lynn’s passion lies in helping individuals find the support they need, and she finds great joy in witnessing the progress
her patients make on their health journey. “My favorite part about working in
the nursing field is when I feel I am needed,” she says. As an administrative
nurse at Btwins, Lynn works under the supervision of the Clinic’s CEO, ensuring
efficient operations by engaging with patients and their families, and offering nursing support, addressing treatment-related questions with respect, accuracy, and clarity. Her
broad smile and compassionate demeanor are key attributes that make her a valued member of the team.Education:
Ridgewater College- Huchinson and Wilmar
Certifications:
MN Board of Nursing
Michael K. Bamah: Holistic Health Coach & Onboarding Associate.
Michael is a distinguished certified physical education teacher, celebrated for his fervent commitment to educating, training, and coaching individuals on the critical importance of physical activity and fitness for holistic well-being. He possesses an in-depth understanding of the multifaceted benefits of exercise, encompassing physiological, psychological, and social dimensions and encourages individuals to take on the transformative power of physical fitness. Michael’s extensive and diverse expertise uniquely positions him to make significant contributions to patient health improvement and staff onboarding role at Btwins Mental Health Clinic. Michael focuses on a comprehensive mental health care approach with holistic elements to:
-Provide guidance on nutrition, sleep, and physical activity for Mental well-being.
-Create fitness plans for better mental health, alleviating anxiety and depression.
-Promote mental health through physical activity; stress on the mind-body connection to clients.
-Encourage stress management techniques, including physical activities like stretching exercises.
-Create custom fitness plans based on client's physical capabilities and mental health.
-Integrate physical activity into treatment plans with therapists to promote holistic mental health care approach.
-Health Coaching group sessions to highlight the importance of physical health in mental well-being.
Board Certifications
Board Certified- Ghana National Ministry of Education.Professional Education
University Education Winneba.Professional Licensure
National Physical Education License- Ghana.Alliance de Btwins
Dr.Sujit Varma MBBS, MD, FAPA.
Medical Director & Collaborative Psychiatrist
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Dr. Sujit Varma is a highly respected psychiatrist in Minnesota, specializing in mental health treatment. He is dedicated to using the latest research and resources to help patients with mental health disorders. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Varma focuses on acceptance and understanding to promote well-being and happiness in his patients. He is dedicated to applying his award-winning expertise to assist a wide range of patients and takes great joy in witnessing patients' journey transition to well-being,
without judgment.As the Medical Director and collaborative psychiatrist at Btwins Mental Health Services, Dr. Varma plays a key role in overseeing case
evaluations, medication management, and treatment supervision. His person-centered
approach to treatments and insights re-enforces the comprehensive and compassionate care for individuals and their families struggling with mental health challenges at Btwins Mental health services.
Btwins MH services prioritizes a safe, welcoming environment, providing comprehensive, respectful, and empowering care that focuses on the whole person, using the B.A.T.H.E and C.A.R.E Model approach.
How we implement this approach at BTwins MH clinic:
The B.A.T.H.E approach is a technique we use to screen our patient’s psychological issues in a culturally neutral way. We also use this model to encourage and offer positive support.
The C.A.R.E.approach in our clinic is aimed at significantly enhancing the quality of care and patient satisfaction through compassion, advocacy, respect and empowerment.
Contact us to for more about how we use the above aproach in helping you meet your Mental Health Care needs holistically!!!
Areas of interest:
Community cohesion such as fostering a sense of unity, collaboration, and promote safety and mutual support to create a positive and welcoming environment for all. Helping and empowering others, especially those who feel unheard, misunderstood, stigmatized, and marginalized. Loves supporting, and encouraging the concept of Blissipline. Loves discussing Christian faith, culture, past experinces and how these contributes to our mental well-being.
Practice scope: Assesses, diagnoses, and provides mental health treatments, support and medication management to clients across
life span. Suboxone X-waivered, MAT. Medical marijuana certification for
approved MH conditions.Previous MH work experiences:
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center, Hennepin Health Care,Hazelden BettyFord foundation inpatient addiction treatment center. Psyfi-TMS, St. Cloud VA medical Center and AB&BC outpatient Mental Health clinics.
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
Tel: 612-488-6601
Email: info@btwinsmentalhealth.com
Helpful Resources
Supporting you with valuable resources and tools
Mental Health Education
Access valuable resources for mental health education and awareness to support your journey toward better mental health.
Explore self-care tools and techniques to empower yourself in managing your mental health and well-being.
As per: Mental wellness / Minnesota Department of Human Services (mn.gov)
City of Rogers 24 Hour Crisis Line
Crisis lines are committed to serving persons regardless of race, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, religion or gender and will refer you to appropriate resources:
https://www.rogersmn.gov/police-resources-full/2019/3/20/24-hour-crisis-line
Self-Care Tools
Keep yourself healthy
- Eat healthy foods and drink water
- Avoid excessive amounts of caffeine and alcohol
- Do not use tobacco or illegal drugs
- Get enough sleep and rest
- Get physical exercise.
Use practical ways to relax
- Relax your body often by doing the things that work for you — take deep breaths, stretch, meditate, engage in pleasurable hobbies, or even do something as simple as washing your face and hands
- Pace yourself between stressful activities and do a fun thing after a hard task
- Use time off to relax — eat a good meal, read, listen to music, or talk to family /good friends.
- Talk about your feelings to loved ones and friends often.
Community Support
Discover community support resources and connections to further support your mental health and wellness.
Are you or someone you know having a mental health crisis?
To talk for free to professionals who can help:
- Call or text 988
- Start an online chat at 988lifeline.org
Adult mental healthcrisis response phone numbers:
Adult mental health crisis response phone numbers / Minnesota Department of Human Services (mn.gov)Adult mental health programs and services
Programs and services / Minnesota Department of Human Services (mn.gov)
