Master Your Mind, Master Your World.

Integrative Psychiatry and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine —combat anxiety, depression, and stress by optimizing brain, mind and body health through holistic approaches. 

Now accepting new patients in Texas.

Dr. Brian Mendenhall, D.O.

I’m a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and a Psychiatrist with over a decade of experience empowering people like you—those who thrive on setting new goals and conquering challenges.  

I work with women and men ages 18-64 to overcome difficulties related to stress, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. My specialty is helping professionals, entrepreneurs, first responders, athletes—and other solution-focused individuals with a warrior mindset to life. I also have a passion for helping those with high-functioning autism and survivors of narcissistic abuse.

I’m a doctor who:

  • sees you as a person, not a label or list of symptoms

  • believes you are an inseparable unit of mind body and spirit

  • is not an automatic “problem=pill” type of provider (but will consider meds if they can be helpful)

  • believes that humans have amazing strength and capacity for change, and my job is to help you harness your inner strengths and build resilience. 

  • won’t recommend anything to you that I wouldn’t recommend to my family or use myself. 

I work side-by-side with you to combat anxiety, depression, negative patterns, and the effects of stress—by optimizing brain, mind and body health through a blend of sensible medication management, Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT=Hands-on Therapy), mindfulness techniques, psychotherapy, nutrition, plant-based medicine, gut-brain health, and other approaches aimed to bolster your health and sharpen your mind.

Are you ready to unlock your potential?

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Sound Familiar?

  • You thrive on tackling life head-on. But low mood, overthinking, fatigue, or being on edge is holding you back from achieving your full potential?

  • You want to optimize your health and mental resilience so you can reach peak performance?

  • You want solutions to move forward— not a new label or just another pill (but might be open to meds if needed).

  • Too much medication is leaving you cloudy, unmotivated, or with other side effects— and you want to find ways to boost mental health and streamline your meds?

  • You believe in the principle Sound Body Sound Mind.

At MindForge Psychiatry, I get you. I’m here to help you not just manage but provide a framework for a process of transformation.

Are you ready to become the hero of your own saga?

“Champions aren't made in the ring. They are merely recognized there.” — Joe Frazier

My Treatment Approach and Philosophy 

 I believe that an integrative approach with a broad range of tools at my disposal can give you the optimal balance of benefits over side effects to help you on your path of personal growth.  

I believe that medicine should not only be about treating disease after it has manifested, but more importantly about promoting health, balance, and resilience in hopes of preventing disease and fostering wellness. This holds true for the mind and the brain. 

I also believe we all face struggles and can use our challenges to either define us or refine us. If we let them define us, we have given them too much power over our potential. If we let adversity refine us, we can win the battle before us and come out stronger. The victory starts first in the mind by deconstructing self-limiting barriers, stepping through the door of uncertainty, and trusting in your potential.

  • Medication Management

    Carefully balanced to enhance your mental clarity and emotional stability. I also desprescribe meds if you are on too much.

  • Plant-based Medicine

    Evidence-informed plant-based medicine, adaptogens and supplements can help support brain health and may reduce the need for medications.

  • Targeted Psychotherapy

    Techniques aimed at refining your ability to focus and excel under pressure while untangling repetitive maladaptive patterns.

  • Mind-Body Medicine

    Sharpen your focus, manage stress and emotions better, expand creativity, increase heart rate variability, sleep better and more through meditation and Mindfulness strategies.

  • Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy

    OMT (hands-on therapy) helps alleviate physical manifestations of stress and improves circulation, helps balance the nervous system and more.

  • Gut Microbiome Testing

    Modern medicine now recognizes the vital link between gut health and mental well-being. Advanced stool testing can reveal imbalances, inflammation, and digestive issues, providing insights to optimize your overall health and mental clarity.

  • Functional Nutritional Testing

    Your brain is the most complex piece of equipment in your body and only works as well as the fuel driving it. The latest technology of lab testing allows us to examine nutrient levels, organic acid levels, essential and metabolic fatty acid levels, amino acid levels, level of oxidative stress, and presence of toxins, which will allow us to dial in your treatment regimen.

  • Stress Hormone Testing

    Stress-related adrenal fatigue and burnout can leave you feeling “wired and tired”, cause trouble sleeping, cause weight gain, mood issues and more. I offer advanced salivary testing to evaluate key stress hormones like cortisol and DHEA, providing insights into your stress response and overall adrenal health to help get your brain and body back in natural balance.

  • Lifestyle Optimization

    From nutritional advice for optimizing mood and brain health to incorporating fitness for mental health and resiliency.

  • Genetic Testing

    Genetic testing can give insight into how your body metabolizes specific psychiatric medications.

My Services

What my patients are saying:

  • “ I have been going to Dr. Mendenhall for three years and he has offered great knowledge, suggestions and support. He always listened to my concerns and asked me what I thought. I left each appointment feeling good about our discussion and my treatment plan. If I had a question or needed a medication refilled, I would hear back from him within a few hours. If you are in need of a provider, I couldn't recommend Dr. Mendenhall more.”

    —Former patient

  • “It took me 25 years to find the right doctor- you.”

    —Former patient

  • “I have been Dr.Mendenhall’s patient for several years. Dr.Mendenhall helped me develop a holistic plan to manage my mental health. I greatly appreciated how Dr.Mendenhall addressed my well-being as a whole person-- medication, sleep, diet, exercise, therapy, etc. I am so grateful to have Dr.Mendenhall walking with me and providing such excellent guidance on my mental health journey. Thank you, Dr.Mendenhall!”

    —Former patient

  • .... He is by far the best prescriber I have ever had. I have worked with Dr. Mendenhall for 2 years now. He listens to what I have to say and lets me be an advocate for my own health and decisions. I always enjoyed our visits because he provides additional knowledge, like how the brain works with certain receptors or sleep cycles.He is always happy and willing to provide more than just a black and white explanation. I always feel smarter leaving our visits. He really was an integral part on my journey becoming a stable and healthy and HAPPY human being. I couldn't have done it without him. I would recommend him to anyone who is trying to start or change their meds…”

    —Former patient

  • "Dr.Mendenhall changed my life! We have been working together for 4+ years and he was the first doctor to help me find a medication regimen that worked for me. He listened to me and cared about my treatment.”

    —Former patient

  • "Dr. Mendenhall is one of the most thoughtful and reassuring doctors one could ask for.”

    —Former patient

  • "Always very professional. Knew the extensive medication list I had been on, and what had not worked. If it wasn't for Dr.Mendenhall I wouldnt have had my Primary Doctor do a few extra blood tests that detected an underactive thyroid that was caught at the right time.”

    —Former patient

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I offer a free 15-min consultation call to learn more about you and your treatment goals to see if we would be a good fit. Please be sure to read over my services page to learn more about my appointment types and fees before booking your call.