LinMed Behavioral Health

About

Commitment

Our experienced mental health professionals are committed to providing affordable, compassionate, and evidence-based care to our patients

Approach

We focus on the uniqueness of each individual patient. We also understand that our environment impacts our mental health in significant ways and that is why our clinicians work collaboratively with each patient to design a holistic treatment plan that is best for that patient.

Belief

We believe that everyone is unique and has the capacity to change and grow with the right support

Meet your Provider

Linda Akudo, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Linda Akudo is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience across various settings. Linda is currently licensed to practice in Texas and Washington states. She believes in creating a safe, judgment-free space for her patients.


She obtained her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas, and her master’s degree in nursing with specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health from The University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas.


Outside of work, Linda enjoys a few hobbies including spending time with family and friends, cooking, and travelling.


Susan Ofori-Buadu, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Susana Ofori-Buadu is a board-certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner with over seven years of nursing experience across various settings. Susana earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kettering College in Dayton, Ohio, and a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in psychiatric and mental health from the University of Texas at Arlington. She completed a comprehensive one-year Nurse Practitioner Residency at the Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where she focused on various areas of psychiatry, including outpatient general psychiatry, Primary Care-Mental Health Integration (PCMHI), geriatric outpatient care, consult-liaison psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, and substance abuse clinics. In her free time, Susana enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.


Simratpal Kaur

Simratpal (Simy) Kaur is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The University of Texas at Arlington. Simy has over six years of practice experience and has worked in various fields such as oncology, med-surg, surgery, and cardiology. She found her passion for mental health through her nursing and personal experiences. Simy believes in a holistic approach to care and focuses her treatment plans on medication, therapy, lifestyle modifications, and other treatment modalities. She is passionate about changing the stigma around mental health and helping build a strong and healthy community. Outside of work, Simratpal loves spending time with her family and enjoys cooking, eating, and making new memories.