Integrative Psychiatry
Learn to Break Free from Destructive Anger Patterns
Effective anger management starts with understanding what’s driving it. Our psychiatrists begin with a careful evaluation to identify contributing factors like stress, anxiety, mood, or attention challenges, then build a personalized plan to help improve emotional regulation and strengthen relationships over time.
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When Small Triggers Lead to Big Reactions
Many people manage to hold it together all day, only to feel overwhelmed at home, where emotions often come out most strongly with the people closest to them. Or for parents, many watch their child go from calm to explosive before they can intervene.
Underneath the anger, whether an adult’s or a child’s, something deeper is driving it. Unresolved tension and a frustration threshold worn further down than anyone realizes.
Our physicians focus on understanding what is driving the anger beneath the surface. Physician-led behavioral modification then explores why these patterns keep repeating in the first place, so we can change them.
Start Your Journey Towards Better Anger Control
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
Speak with a team member who reviews your situation in detail and explains what to expect before your first appointment, including cost, structure, and how out-of-network benefits may apply.
Meet directly with your psychiatrist
Get a thorough evaluation of what’s driving the anger at the root level. Then learn structured anger management strategies that actually help.
What Changes When Anger Finally Feels Under Control
- ➤ Anger intensity decreases enough to create space to pause, interrupt, and regain control.
- ➤ Triggers get identified at the root level instead of addressing the surface events.
- ➤ Your child’s meltdowns become shorter, less disruptive, and easier to recover from over time.
- ➤ Verbal outbursts decrease, reducing the strain they place on relationships.
- ➤ Relationships at home and work often become more stable as emotional reactions become more manageable.
- ➤ Appointments become less frequent because of real, measurable behavioral change.
Our goal is to support lasting emotional stability through consistent, structured care. We focus on helping you build skills that carry into daily life, not just short-term relief in session.
Anger Support Built Around Your Needs
Kids and Teens (3-17)
- ➤ Behavior concerns
- ➤ Aggression regulation
- ➤ Real tools for kids
Adults (18-65+)
- ➤ Anxiety and mood
- ➤ Trigger identification
- ➤ Safety and stabilization
All Ages (3-65+)
- ➤ Customized Psychotherapy
- ➤ Psychiatric care
- ➤ Gut-informed care
Responsible care means knowing your scope; we focus on folks ready for change.
How to Move From Anger Cycles Into Emotional Stability
Anger is often a secondary symptom, not the root issue itself. Our psychiatrists work to understand the underlying factors driving the pattern before making treatment recommendations.
We use structured, skills-based approaches to help you recognize triggers earlier and respond more effectively in real situations. The outcome is better anger management and emotional control.
Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify the thought patterns contributing to daily difficulties. ACT supports more flexible responses under stress. ART is used when unresolved trauma continues to affect emotional regulation.
Choose physician-led care that is transparent in approach and rooted in the Fort Worth community.
Anger Management Therapists in Fort Worth, TX and Nearby
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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Community Centered Anger Management Counseling
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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Anger Management in Fort Worth, TX FAQs
Is anger management the same as psychiatric treatment for anger?
Psychiatric treatment is more in-depth than traditional anger management. It looks more closely at what may be contributing to an anger pattern, including PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, chronic stress, medical factors, or longstanding behavioral patterns. Our psychiatrists may also incorporate approaches such as behavioral plans when clinically appropriate as part of a broader treatment plan.
Do I really need psychiatric help for anger, or can I handle this on my own?
Consistent change becomes more possible when the underlying factors behind anger are properly understood and addressed. With the right evaluation and support, many people begin to experience steadier emotional control and clearer day-to-day functioning.
Will I be put on medication?
No, medication is not automatically part of the plan and is rarely the starting point. We begin with a careful evaluation to understand what is contributing to the panic symptoms and what patterns are sustaining them. Treatment may include structured therapy, skill-building, lifestyle factors, and medication when clinically appropriate.
What if I have tried therapy or anger management before and it did not work?
When care looks at the underlying drivers of anger, including co-occurring factors like stress and trauma, change becomes more consistent and sustainable. With a thorough evaluation of behavioral cycles and the right support, many people begin to experience steadier emotional control, improved responses, and clearer day-to-day functioning.
Is anger in adults connected to other psychiatric conditions?
Often yes. Chronic anger in adults is frequently connected to self-harm, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, work stress, various addictions, or anxiety that hasn’t been properly evaluated. We take all of this into account for every evaluation and treatment plan.
My child has explosive outbursts. Where do I start?
Start with the contact form on this page. A member of our team will review your child’s situation and confirm we can help before scheduling. Your first appointment is a comprehensive behavioral evaluation with one of our skilled psychiatrists.
What does anger management usually involve?
Anger management therapy starts with understanding the root cause behind the anger problems, not just reacting to the outbursts themselves. In our Tarrant County based group practice, we start with an evaluation to identify conditions that can worsen anger (e.g., substance use, eating disorders, developmental disorders), then create individualized treatment plans that may include individual counseling, traditional talk therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Along with practical coping strategies, your psychiatrist helps you respond better during stress, conflict, and major life transitions. Therapy sessions often focus on communication skills, decision-making, and self-awareness, to improve emotional regulation for those with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, social anxiety, relationship issues, ongoing family conflict or typical stress.
What is behavior modification, and how is it different from anger management?
Behavior modification is a structured, physician-led approach to identifying specific behavioral patterns and building the skills needed for stress management. It begins with a thorough evaluation of what is actually driving the behavior; for younger adults, career counseling and grief counseling are incorporated directly when those factors are part of the clinical picture.
Who benefits from anger management counseling?
Our counseling services support young adults, adults, couples, and family members who feel stuck in painful patterns affecting their well-being, relationships, or daily life. Some patients come in after repeated arguments with a loved one, while others are struggling with men’s issues, body image concerns, panic disorder, or difficult life changes that have made emotions harder to manage. We may offer individual therapy in-person, video counseling, peer support, or case management/coordination with an outside therapist depending on each person’s unique needs and long-term game plan.
Do you take insurance?
Since 2014, our practice has never accepted major insurance. We choose to center on our patients, not insurance companies. There’s no pressure to prescribe what is easiest to approve, no incentive to limit the scope of an evaluation. We provide documentation and tools, including Reimbursify, to help you recover a meaningful portion of fees through out-of-network benefits. The best care is often out of network.
How quickly can I be seen by a psychiatrist?
Typically, within 1 to 2 weeks. Most behavioral health and psychiatry practices in Fort Worth carry a 3-4 month wait for a first appointment. When a child is being suspended from school, or an adult is watching relationships break down, that is not a reasonable timeline. Reach out today; we’d love to help.
It’s Time to Release Anger for Good And Feel Calmer More Often
Picture yourself steady, present, and in control; someone your family can rely on and feel safe with. That level of change becomes possible when the real causes are understood and treated. Reach out if you’re in Texas; we’d love to support you in understanding and taming your anger.
