Michaelina Bamah – CNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner Michaelina, with over a decade of experience, specializes in treating serious mental health conditions and advocating for accessible care. Michaelina’s extensive background spans diverse mental health settings, including acute psychiatric care, intensive care units, inpatient facilities, addiction recovery centers, long-term memory care for seniors, veterans’ mental health programs, and outpatient clinics. She is also highly skilled in advanced treatments such as Spravato/ketamine therapy and TMS, addressing severe, treatment-resistant depression, OCD, PTSD, and other complex conditions. She uses innovative treatments and the C.A.R.E & B.A.T.H.E models to empower diverse, underserved patients through assessment, education, and promoting resilience. She collaborates with patients to examine the biological, psychological, cultural, and social factors impacting mental health, employing a holistic and education-focused method to deliver interventions for stress management, crisis assistance, and various issues affecting individuals and families. Michaelina integrates cultural and trauma-informed awareness into her practice by honoring patients’ backgrounds, recognizing historical influences on health and identity, and using culturally relevant therapies that align with their values, preferences, and community resources to improve treatment outcomes.