ADHD Treatment
Behavior-First ADHD Treatment Built with You In Mind
Most people want to avoid using ADHD medication if possible. That’s why our experienced psychiatrists build your ADHD treatment plan starting with behavioral changes. Then, if medication is used, it’s used as one tool in a toolkit, not the only tool. We explain every option clearly, so you can make informed decisions at every step.
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When Your ADHD Symptoms Haven’t Improved Even After Trying “Everything”
You’re exhausted in a specific way only folks with ADHD understand. The struggle to focus on important tasks. The ease of focusing on others. The constant worry about what happens next.
Many people with ADHD have tried medication. Maybe it worked for a while, but it wasn’t a long-term solution. Or maybe the side effects made you or your child feel unlike themselves.
Many people would benefit from a slower, more comprehensive approach to ADHD that looks at medication as one tool, not the end-all, be-all.
At Mindful, evaluations are led directly by experienced psychiatrists who assess the full picture before making recommendations.
Get Expert ADHD Support In 3 Easy Steps
Request an appointment
We respond quickly and can typically schedule you within 1-2 weeks, while many practices book 6-8 weeks out.
Talk to a real, live human
Our team personally reviews any attention and behavior concerns. You will know the cost upfront, what the first ADHD evaluation looks like, and how benefits apply.
Meet directly with your psychiatrist
Thorough ADHD evaluation. Worrisome patterns and triggers examined. Nothing is prescribed before you understand why.
Here’s How Our Psychiatrists Help Folks with ADHD
- ➤ You or your child receives a detailed evaluation that looks at the full clinical picture.
- ➤ You get practical guidance and coping skills that make both school and home life more manageable.
- ➤ If medication is indicated, we explain why and use the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary duration.
- ➤ As we work the plan, your or your child’s difficulties can become less frequent, and focus can improve.
- ➤ Social skills may improve as a result of proper ADHD care.
- ➤ You leave every appointment feeling clear on what’s happening and why.
Over time, as skills develop and support matures, you can see big improvements in your or your child’s management of ADHD.
Focused Care for The Ways ADHD Shows Up in Kids, Teens, and Adults
Early Childhood (3-11)
- ➤ High activity level
- ➤ Emotional outbursts
- ➤ Difficulty following structure
Teen Years (12-18)
- ➤ Focus issues
- ➤ Homework struggles
- ➤ Impulsivity or behavioral concerns at school
Adults (19-65+)
- ➤ Disorganization
- ➤ Procrastination
- ➤ Relationship stress due to ADHD
ADHD care works best when treatment is thoughtful, personalized to you or your child, and consistent.
Get a Unique ADHD Treatment Approach at Mindful
Many ADHD prescriptions are written after a brief visit, sometimes not with a physician. At Mindful, our psychiatrists never prescribe before a comprehensive evaluation of you or your child. Behavior patterns, history, environment, talk therapy, and parent training (if applicable) come first.
Our psychiatrists are experts in behavior management, improving attention, impulse control, and regulation through structured, skills-based work. If we use medication, it’s introduced at the lowest effective dose for the shortest time.
What we eat directly affects focus and emotional regulation. Our physicians review nutrition, eating habits, gut health, and micronutrients (when applicable) as part of every evaluation and treatment plan.
You are our focus. Not a quota. Not a caseload number. Go with experienced and transparent psychiatrists who live here and invest in our community.
Meet the Physicians Who Lead Every ADHD Evaluation
Justin Dyniewski, MD
Dr. Dyniewski has been part of the Mindful team since 2017. He has vast experience working with adults and young people who experience anxiety and have a family history of mental illness across Texas. His approach to anxiety treatment is thoughtful. He understands the full picture and is transparent with patients about his recommendations. His patients consistently value how clearly he explains the reasoning behind their care.
Training & Education
- Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist (MD)
- General Adult Psychiatry & Child Psychiatry: University of Arkansas
- Faculty: Texas Christian University (Clinical Assistant Professor)
Clinical Focus
- Adults: anxiety, ADHD, mood concerns
- Children/teens: attention and anxiety-related concerns
- Medication management with a “lowest effective dose” mindset
Amelia Villagomez, MD
Dr. Villagomez is an expert in integrative psychiatry. Her treatment plans go beyond medication. Her deep training at Yale and Harvard and a two-year fellowship in integrative medicine shape her unique approach to anxiety disorders. She covers biological, behavioral, nutritional, and lifestyle changes, along with targeted mindfulness interventions when clinically appropriate.
Training & Education
- Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist (MD)
- General Adult Psychiatry: Yale School of Medicine; Child Psychiatry: Harvard University
- 2-year Fellowship: Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (University of Arizona)
- Faculty: Texas Christian University (Clinical Assistant Professor)
Clinical Focus
- Integrative psychiatry
- Child/adolescent and adult psychiatry
- Mind-body skills and lifestyle-informed treatment planning
- Medication at the lowest effective dose when needed
David Marvin, MD
Dr. Marvin works with adults with anxiety-related concerns. His focus is on helping patients make sense of what is actually happening, simplifying the treatment plan as much as possible, and building toward long-term stability. He incorporates ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) when it fits the situation and approaches anxiety care as a collaborative process, straightforward and thoroughly guided by a psychiatrist.
Training & Education
- Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist
- General Adult Psychiatry: University of Arkansas
- Internship in Family Medicine: University of Tennessee
- Former Psychiatrist: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Fort Worth)
Clinical Focus
- Bipolar disorder
- PTSD
- ADHD
- Adult medication management and psychiatric care
Christopher Bone, DO
Dr. Bone provides high-quality telehealth psychiatry across Texas for adults who want an expert physician in their corner. His approach is direct in the best way: skip the noise, talk one-on-one, and build a treatment plan that goes beyond just managing symptoms of anxiety disorders. His clinical background spans inpatient, outpatient, and forensic settings, allowing him to treat a wide range of anxiety conditions while looking deeper than surface-level symptoms.
Training & Education
- Board-Eligible Adult Psychiatrist
- General Adult Psychiatry: JPS Health Network – Fort Worth
Clinical Focus
- Integrative telepsychiatry
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
- Thoughtful medication management + whole-person planning
- Texas-wide virtual care
Jake Ryan Fields, MD
Dr. Fields helps people treat anxiety disorders with psychiatric precision. He listens carefully, reviews thoroughly, and builds a plan that is safe and clinically sustainable before making any recommendations. His additional training in sports psychiatry gives him a particular understanding of how performance pressure, chronic stress, and anxiety intersect in high-functioning adults.
Training & Education
- Board-Eligible Adult Psychiatrist
- General Adult Psychiatry: JPS Health Network – Fort Worth
- Additional training in Sports Psychiatry (International Society of Sports Psychiatry)
Clinical Focus
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
- Evidence-based medication management
- Performance, stress, and mood-related concerns
- Performance, stress, and mood-related concerns
Brian J. Dixon, MD
Dr. Dixon built Mindful around a straightforward standard: psychiatric care should be physician-led, transparent, and accountable to the patient. He is direct about what is happening clinically, what it costs, what the options are, and what the plan is, so patients are never left guessing between appointments. He provides professional help for behavioral modification for children, teens, and adults, with a particular focus on how anxiety shows up across different age groups.
Training & Education
- Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist (MD)
- Triple Board Residency (Pediatrics/Psychiatry/Child Psychiatry): University of Kentucky
- Faculty: Texas A&M University (Affiliate Clinical Assistant Professor)
Clinical Focus
- Behavior modification (ASD, RAD, ODD, ADHD)
- Comprehensive care for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
- PTSD and cultural psychiatry
- Business coaching and entrepreneurship
Justin Dyniewski, MD
Dr. Dyniewski has been part of the Mindful team since 2017. He has vast experience…
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Amelia Villagomez, MD
Dr. Villagomez is an expert in integrative psychiatry. Her treatment plans go beyond…
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David Marvin, MD
Dr. Marvin works with adults with anxiety-related concerns. His focus is on helping patients…
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Christopher Bone, DO
Dr. Bone provides high-quality telehealth psychiatry across Texas for…
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Jake Ryan Fields, MD
Dr. Fields helps people treat anxiety disorders with psychiatric precision. He listens…
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Brian J. Dixon, MD
Dr. Dixon built Mindful around a straightforward standard: psychiatric care should be…
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Experienced, Local, Community-Connected Physicians
(What Makes Mindful Different)
Mindful is powered by over 72,000 hours of psychiatric training across 6 states with 47+ years of combined private practice.
Founded by Brian J. Dixon, MD, the team includes psychiatrists with varied backgrounds and skills to better meet the needs of the population we support.
We’ve been consistently recognized for excellence by our physician peers as TopDocs in Fort Worth Magazine and 360West.
The best psychiatric care is local. It’s delivered by doctors who live in and invest in the same community you do.
- ➤ Local physicians who live and work in Texas
- ➤ Accessible scheduling (typically within one to two weeks)
- ➤ Over 47 years combined experience in private practice
- ➤ Transparent pricing from the beginning
- ➤ Direct support for out-of-network reimbursement
We have never centered insurance companies. Since 2014, we have centered our patients.
For those who want rushed or insurance-directed care, we are not the right fit.
If you’re looking for thoughtful, physician-led psychiatric care, we’re here to help.
Founded by Brian J Dixon, MD, our growing team of life-long learners include psychiatrists on faculty with Texas A&M College of Medicine, TCU Burnett School of Medicine, and University of Arizona.
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What Our Patients Are Saying
FAQs About ADHD Treatment in Fort Worth, TX
Does ADHD ever go away on its own?
While ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition, we focus on improving the symptoms so that everyone with a diagnosis can live a full and authentic life. Our experts (with over 72,000 combined hours of training) build customized plans for each unique person for their unique circumstances.
What should I expect at my first appointment?
One of our psychiatrists looks at the full clinical picture of your history, behavior patterns, symptoms, and context. You will get an accurate picture of the real issue, a treatment plan that makes sense, and a full understanding of whatever is suggested or prescribed to you.
How long does ADHD treatment take to work?
Behavioral strategies typically show meaningful progress within days to a few months. Of course, this depends on the child and the level of support in place at home and school. We thoroughly assess your child and aim to start necessary medication if needed. We support your child with therapy at the same time for a comprehensive approach.
Can psychiatry help if ADHD is affecting my work, relationships, or emotional health?
Yes, many people seek treatment of attention-deficit concerns after untreated ADHD begins affecting work performance, relationships, emotional regulation, or daily responsibilities. Adult attention-deficit symptoms often overlap with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, sleep problems, and other mental health conditions, which is why working with a healthcare provider can be helpful. Psychiatric treatment explores more than just focus problems. It can help patients understand how the ADHD brain impacts the prefrontal cortex, neurotransmitters, impulsive behavior, and executive functioning across different age groups. Our psychiatrists may recommend stimulant medications, non-stimulant medications, family therapy, support groups, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), other types of therapy, or alternative treatments depending on your symptoms and history.
What does the research say about effective ADHD treatment?
Research studies, systematic review findings, and clinical trials from the National Institute of Mental Health and other official United States government resources continue to support comprehensive healthcare approaches for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychiatric Association also note that different types of ADHD and different medications may require different approaches for long-term success. We take all relevant research into account during the evaluation process.
What is the most effective treatment for ADHD?
There are multiple treatment options, but a combination of behavior modification and medication is the most effective treatment for ADHD. The most critical part of an effective treatment plan is to personalize it. We build for YOU and/or YOUR CHILD, not just a list of symptoms.
Do you provide behavioral therapy for a child with ADHD?
Your child’s psychiatrist will start with behavioral therapy and prescribe the right medication only if needed. We focus on developing skills to help your child become better at managing their ADHD.
What is gut psychiatry, and how does it relate to ADHD?
Nutrition, micronutrients (if applicable), and gut health can influence attention, focus, and emotional regulation. We assess these factors in every comprehensive evaluation because they can affect how well other treatments work. Research increasingly shows a link between nutrition, gut health, and brain function.
Do you take insurance?
Since 2014, we have centered on patients, not insurance companies. While we don’t take insurance, we do provide documentation and tools, including Reimbursify, to help you recover a meaningful portion of your fees through out-of-network benefits.
The Right ADHD Treatment Can Change What’s Possible
Folks with ADHD deserve a treatment plan that helps them thrive, not just manage symptoms. That’s why with our team, you and your child get help building the skills and structure that make ongoing management easier over time. Ready for transparent ADHD treatment in Fort Worth, Dallas, or anywhere in Texas? Contact below.
