MindForge Psychiatry
Mental Mastery for the Driven
Your Mind is Your Edge. Sharpen It.
You don’t do average. Your mind should be no exception. Led by Dr. Brian Mendenhall, an Integrative & Sports Psychiatrist, MindForge Psychiatry is an exclusive, physician-driven practice designed for executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, and other driven individuals seeking improved mental clarity, emotional resilience, and brain optimization.
This isn’t traditional psychiatry. It’s not the standard insurance-based pill-mill approach. This is a framework for mental mastery—blending modern medicine with neuroscience, depth psychology, mindfulness-based strategies, and physiological recalibration. By aligning cognitive function, emotional resilience, brain health and nervous system regulation, it creates the conditions for sharper thinking, stronger adaptability, and peak execution—without being slowed down. Handcrafted for momentum.
Clarity. Calibration. Command.
The Targets
Clarity
Restore focus.
Cut through fog, anxiety, and mood challenges.
Calibration
Rewire the system.
Reset sleep, stress.
Rebalance from the inside out.
Command
Reclaim your edge.
Burnout recovery. Momentum. Precision.
The Framework
Strategic Psychiatry
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Deep Work
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Nervous System Balance
Ancient Wisdom + Modern Medicine = Strategic Psychiatry
Many psychiatrists overmedicate. Many integrative practitioners avoid helpful meds entirely. Dr. Mendenhall takes a balanced, common-sense approach.
Medications, when needed, are precise. No overprescribing, no numbing. Just smart, effective management.
Nutraceuticals, adaptogens, and plant-based strategies help optimize function—sometimes reducing reliance on meds and limiting side effects like brain fog and sluggishness.
Science-backed, not pseudoscience. Evidence-based psychiatric treatments, enhanced with evidence-informed integrative strategies for sharper results.
Additional precision testing available for deeper insight with brain health (stress hormones, gut microbiome, micronutrient testing).
**Of note, I don't prescribe long term use of benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Valium or Ativan.
Dialed In For Precision
Dr. Mendenhall goes beyond using subjective symptoms for guidance. When appropriate he integrates lab testing for deeper insight into how your stress hormones, gut microbiome, micronutrient profile, and genetic makeup affect your brain. This provides objective data—assisting precision in treatment so you can meet your goals faster.
Gut Health & Micronutrient Testing — Gut health is increasingly-recognized as being important for brain health. Your brain is the most complex piece of equipment in your body and only works as well as the fuel driving it. Tests can identify imbalances, inflammation, and digestive issues, providing insights to optimize your overall health and mental clarity. Advanced gut and nutrition testing can reveal how to dial in your treatment regimen to help with brain fog, anxiety or mood-related problems.
Stress Hormone Testing — stress-related adrenal fatigue and burnout can leave you feeling “wired and tired”, cause trouble sleeping and thinking, weight gain, mood issues and more. Testing can reveal how your stress hormones, like cortisol and DHEA, may be affecting your mental health.
Genetic Testing — your biology influences how you metabolize specific psychiatric medications. This, in conjunction with standard psychiatric treatment, can lead to faster rates of symptom reduction in some individuals.
This is next-generation mental performance—informed by science, driven by data, and built for results.
Peak Performance Starts With Nervous System Balance
Autonomic Reset™
Administered by Dr. Mendenhall, an Osteopathic Physician trained in craniosacral therapy and Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT), the Autonomic Reset is a high-impact yet gentle mind-body treatment. Rapidly recalibrate your nervous system for enhanced recovery from stress, improved sleep, resilience, and cognitive clarity—without medication.
The Elements:
CES Neuromodulation Therapy – A non-invasive, gentle, FDA-cleared approach that stimulates neural pathways and the vagus nerve, helping balance the autonomic nervous system. Clinically shown to reduce anxiety and improve sleep with minimal to no side effects. Also approved for depression in Europe. Paired with guided meditation for maximal relaxation.
Guided Meditation & Mindfulness Training – Tailored to sharpen focus, resilience, and emotional control. Techniques may include breath-based attentional training, progressive relaxation, compassion-based (metta) meditation, or cognitive visualization for performance. Rooted in evidence-backed methods and decades of personal Zen practice.
Cranial Osteopathy + OMT– Gentle hands-on methods to release tension, optimize circulation, and restore nervous system balance. May include myofascial release, soft tissue work, and lymphatic techniques in addition to cranial work. Can enhance restorative sleep which is key for performance and brain health.
This is next-level nervous system recovery—so your brain can fire on all cylinders.
OMT is a hands-on approach that helps alleviate physical manifestations of stress, improves overall bodily function, ensuring you stay at the top of your game. For those interested, I offer craniosacral therapy to release tension, optimize circulation, improve sleep, and restore nervous system balance.
OMT sessions are gentle and may include myofascial release, soft tissue work, and lymphatic techniques in addition to cranial work to enhance restorative sleep – key for performance and brain health.
Please note that OMT and Autonomic Resets are only offered in-person at my office in North Richland Hills, TX.
Deep Work: Unlock Growth
Psychodynamic Therapy: Lasting Change, Not Just Quick Fixes
Brief psychodynamic therapy is research-backed and insight-driven—proven to foster deep psychological growth that continues long after treatment ends. It’s problem-focused, designed to untangle self-limiting patterns and create meaningful change.
Mindfulness: A Tactical Advantage
Mindfulness isn’t just relaxation—it’s a precision tool you can hone for focus, stress regulation, and brain health. Backed by robust evidence, it enhances resilience to stress, cognitive performance, emotional regulation, helps prevent depressive relapse, and reduces anxiety. Here, mindfulness is taught with authentic depth, grounded in two decades of Zen study and practice.
Deep change starts with deep work. Begin today.
“The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses- behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.”
Patient Testimonials:
“Since 2009, I’ve been under the care of traditional psychiatrists for ADHD and a mood disorder. While they helped manage my medications, I eventually felt like I needed a more holistic approach. That’s when I found Dr. Brian Mendenhall online—and I’m so glad I did.
From the start, Dr. Brian took a much more thorough approach. He ordered detailed blood work, something none of my previous psychiatrists ever did. On top of managing my meds, he also gave me practical, holistic solutions that have actually made a difference in my daily life.
What really sets Dr. Brian apart is the time he takes during each appointment. They’re longer, more thoughtful, and never rushed. After every session, he sends me detailed notes and follow-ups, which I find super helpful. We’ve also added mindfulness training to my treatment plan, and that alone has been a game changer.
Dr. Brian is not only knowledgeable—he truly cares. I plan to continue working with him long-term because I trust his approach and feel supported in a way I haven’t before. “
— D.S., CEO
Getting Started
I intentionally limit my patient panel to provide the highest quality of personalized care to each one of my patients. This is not a volume-based practice.
I do not accept insurance, which means no bureaucracy and full privacy. The treatment relationship is between you and me, no BS third-party company telling us what is “allowed” or “appropriate.”
Free Consultation Call
I offer a brief phone consult to make sure there’s a good fit. You’ll get a sense of my approach, and I’ll get a sense of your goals. Bring your questions. If we’re aligned, we move forward.
Intake Process
If we decide to work together, I’ll send over a digital intake packet—expect about 30–60 minutes to complete. I’ll review everything ahead of time so the first visit is focused and high-yield—not just paperwork and symptom checklists.
Mind-Body Medicine Elevated
MindForge is not run-of-the-mill psychiatry. This is high-caliber mental optimization through a blend of strategies designed to create synergy—for those who refuse to settle for average. The structure is as follows to ensure quality:
Limited panel – I limit my patient panel for quality. This is not a volume-based practice. No insurance means no bureaucracy, full privacy.
Direct Physician Access – Message Dr. Mendenhall directly during business hours for priority responses.
Balanced Integrative Approach – Depth psychology + Mindfulness, common sense medication management, and physiological recalibration. Thoughtfully incorporates nutraceuticals and plant-based medicine when beneficial—keeping you sharp, clear, moving forward and building resilience.
Somatic Therapies - To prime and balance the nervous system, enhance recovery and sleep.
Own Your Edge. Elevate Your Mind.
Dr. Brian Mendenhall, D.O.
Osteopathic Integrative & Sports Psychiatrist
UW-Madison Trained | Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN) | Sports & Integrative Psychiatry
Optimizing Mental Health, Brain Health, Performance & Resilience
Bridging Modern Medicine, Depth Psychology & Mind-Body Integration
I work with high performers—executives, professionals, and athletes—who want to sharpen their minds to execute at a higher level without being weighed down by the standard psychiatry approach. MindForge isn’t just psychiatry. It’s a high-caliber, physician-driven framework for optimizing cognitive clarity and emotional resilience.
Contact me to schedule a free fifteen minute phone consult to determine if MindForge is the right fit for you.