Integrative Psychiatry
Get a Whole-Person Approach with Integrative Psychiatry
You deserve integrative psychiatric care that looks at all of you, not just your symptoms. When sleep, nutrition, lifestyle, and other physical factors are finally examined together, patterns that were previously missed often start to emerge.
Recognized by:
Most People Have Never Had a Truly Comprehensive Evaluation
Many clients come to us after trying several medications without getting clear answers. Or having been told they’re treatment resistant, despite never having a full evaluation. Nobody has looked at their vitamin and micronutrient levels, gut health, sleep, or the physical factors quietly driving their symptoms.
Traditional psychiatric care often centers primarily on symptoms and medication response. Integrative psychiatry starts further back with what is actually driving the symptoms before medicine is prescribed. That’s exactly what we do at Mindful.
A More Personal Psychiatry Experience
Request an appointment
We respond quickly and can typically schedule you within 2-4 weeks, while many practices book 6-8 weeks out.
Talk to a real, live human
Our team personally reviews your situation. You will know the cost upfront, what the first psychiatry evaluation looks like, and how your out-of-network benefits can offset the fee.
Meet directly with your psychiatrist
Comprehensive evaluation. Clear recommendations. Minimal medication. No surprises.
What Changes When We Look Beyond Standard Care
- ➤ You stop being treated as a diagnosis and start being treated as a person with a specific biology and history.
- ➤ Physical and mental health factors are examined together for the first time.
- ➤ Supplements, micronutrients, sleep, and lifestyle factors are reviewed as part of the clinical picture.
- ➤ Medication is used carefully; recommendations are explained before anything is prescribed.
- ➤ Mental and physical relaxation skills are included to support progress between appointments.
- ➤ The goal is meaningful improvement in daily functioning, stability, clarity, and overall quality of life.
Our approach since 2014 has been consistent: use medication carefully, keep doses as low as appropriate, and reduce reliance whenever possible.
An Integrative Approach to Mental Health Issues
Kids and Teens (3-17)
- ➤ Emotional regulation
- ➤ Anxiety and mood support
- ➤ Sleep and behavioral concerns
Adults (18-65+)
- ➤ Anxiety and depression
- ➤ Focus and productivity
- ➤ Mood stabilization
All Ages (3-65+)
- ➤ Integrative psychiatric evaluations
- ➤ Psychotherapy and medication management
- ➤ Gut-informed treatment planning
This is for individuals ready for psychiatric care that goes beyond symptom management and looks deeper at the cause.
We Understand First. Then Make a Plan.
We review all existing symptoms, along with nutrition, biochemistry, sleep, quality of life, and the physical factors that affect how the brain and nervous system function.
When appropriate, we may recommend targeted supplements, micronutrients, sleep changes, behavioral strategies, and mind-body approaches as part of a broader treatment plan.
Our mental health professionals help with mindfulness, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and acceptance-based approaches.
Our recommendations are guided by clinical judgment and your individual needs, not insurance restrictions.
Meet Your Local Integrative Psychiatry Specialists
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…
Read More
Amelia Villagomez, MD
Dr. Villagomez is an expert in integrative psychiatry. Her treatment plans go beyond…
Read More
David Marvin, MD
Dr. Marvin works with adults with anxiety-related concerns. His focus is on helping patients…
Read More
Christopher Bone, DO
Dr. Bone provides high-quality telehealth psychiatry across Texas for…
Read More
Jake Ryan Fields, MD
Dr. Fields helps people treat anxiety disorders with psychiatric precision. He listens…
Read More
Brian J. Dixon, MD
Dr. Dixon built Mindful around a straightforward standard: psychiatric care should be…
Read More
Experienced, Local, Community-Connected Integrative Psychiatrists
(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.
Request A Psychiatry Appointment Today
Contact us using the form below.
We respond promptly during business hours
(Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm)
What Our Patients Are Saying
Integrative Psychiatry Treatment and Therapy in Fort Worth, TX FAQs
What is integrative psychiatry?
Integrative psychiatry is a specialty form of care that examines a broader range of contributing factors than conventional psychiatry practice typically addresses. That includes nutrition, biochemistry, lifestyle, sleep, gut health, and mind-body factors alongside the standard clinical evaluation. We work from a fuller picture and use medicines carefully, and only at the lowest effective dose (when needed).
Is integrative psychiatry the same as alternative medicine?
Integrative psychiatry is an innovative approach conducted by experienced psychiatrists with additional specialized training. The difference is in the scope of the evaluation and the range of tools used. You get a care plan that incorporates supplements, diet, exercise, lifestyle adjustments, and mind-body approaches to build the kind of wellbeing that actually lasts.
Can integrative psychiatry replace medication entirely?
For some patients, yes. For others, medication remains part of the plan but at a lower dose or for a shorter duration than previous treatment. Our goal is always to treat the underlying causes with the lowest effective dose for the shortest appropriate time to reduce your long-term reliance on medication.
Is integrative psychiatry available for children?
Yes. Our psychiatric work with children and teens from age 3 through 17. For parents looking for a broader or more comprehensive evaluation approach, integrative psychiatry is often the right starting point.
What does a first integrative psychiatry appointment look like?
Your first appointment includes a detailed review of symptoms, medical history, sleep, lifestyle, nutrition, and previous treatment experiences. Based on the evaluation, we develop a personalized treatment plan that may include therapy, behavioral strategies, lifestyle adjustments, supplements, or medication when appropriate.
How is Integrative Psychiatry different from standard psychiatry?
Integrative psychiatry services use a holistic approach that looks at root causes connected to mental health conditions, mental illness, chronic diseases, and other mental health challenges. Instead of relying only on conventional psychiatric treatments, our psychiatric providers use complementary approaches like mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and lifestyle changes to support symptom reduction, symptom relief, and long-term well-being. This integrated approach supports both physical health and mental wellness while helping patients navigate their mental health journey with a personalized approach built around their unique needs.
What psychiatric conditions can integrative psychiatry treat?
Anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, mood swings, chronic pain, obsessive compulsive disorder, and more. Integrative psychiatry is a comprehensive approach particularly suited to conditions that have not fully responded to traditional psychiatry, and to patients whose symptoms have a nutritional, gut health, or lifestyle component that conventional care has never examined.
What is the difference between integrative psychiatry and gut psychiatry?
Gut psychiatry is one specific application within integrative psychiatry. It focuses on the relationship between gut health, the gut microbiome, nutrition, and mental health outcomes. Our psychiatrists take a whole-person approach covering gut microbiome, micronutrients, lifestyle, biochemistry, mind-body approaches, and more.
Who can benefit from our Integrative Psychiatry Services?
Integrative psychiatry can help adults, teens, and families looking for more complete support. Our team members focus on patient care and creating a better care experience through effective treatment plans that support mental well-being over time. We work with new patients across Texas If you are ready to take the next step, use the form on this page to contact us.
What supplements or vitamins might be part of an integrative psychiatry plan?
That depends entirely on the individual evaluation. Our integrative nutritional psychiatry approach may include omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, vitamin D, B vitamins, and targeted micronutrients that affect neurotransmitter function and mood regulation.
Do you take insurance?
Since 2014, our treatment approach has centered on patients rather than maximizing insurance reimbursement. Operating outside insurance networks allows us to spend more time on evaluations and make recommendations based on clinical judgment rather than coverage limitations. We provide documentation and tools, including Reimbursify, to help you recover a meaningful portion of fees through out-of-network benefits.
How quickly can I be seen?
Typically, within 2 to 4 weeks. Most psychiatry practices in this area carry a three to four-month wait for a first appointment. But our compassionate team understands that a prolonged wait can worsen things, so we get you in quickly.
The Right Mental Health Care Changes Everything
The right help starts with one thoughtful evaluation, a clearer understanding of what’s really going on, and a next step that finally feels right for you. Contact us now to get started.
