Mynd Works Psychiatry is staffed by a team of highly experienced, compassionate providers who are all passionate about delivering life-changing results for patients in and around Austin, TX, as well as across the state. Each member of our team takes pride in working personally with patients to help them get past the barriers created by mental health disorders and live more balanced, stable lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or other issues, we are here to be your partner in mental health. Set up your consultation today to meet our friendly team, and learn how we can help you take charge of your well-being.
Kathie Bolles struggled with depression for more than 15 years, growing frustrated by the trial-and-error approach. She is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and the founder of Mynd Works Psychiatry. In 2013, after meeting with countless patients taking psychoactive medication to treat their symptoms, she decided to expand her career by getting her Master of Science in Nursing.
Kathie understands that her patients are far more than simply the symptoms they're experiencing; each person has a rich, full life beyond their struggles with mental health. In her psychotherapy approach, she favors a "coaching" approach - acting more as a partner to her patients than typical providers.
Sonia is an experienced counselor who has worked with many populations, including children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma, addiction, depression and varying degrees of mental health concerns. Her creed is that mental health is just as important as physical health. Her unique approach combines techniques and strategies to promote mental health and well-being. She collaborates with you to find solutions that best address the issues you face, whether it is depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, substance abuse, relationship complexities, or healthy sexuality. Sonia is also trained in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
In her free time, she enjoys supporting her children’s sports, spending time with her grandchildren, going to live music events, and working out.
Melissa began her professional life as an elementary school teacher, learning specialist and psychological evaluator. Over time, her work with persons struggling with learning disabilities, attention deficits, brain injuries and brain-related disorders led to an interest in the study of the brain and eventually to a career in EEG and Neurofeedback.
Melissa is the EEG professional who will record your electroencephalogram to gather brain wave data needed for your brain wave analysis report. The EEG is a simple, painless and non-invasive procedure. Details about what to expect and how to prepare will be provided, along with the opportunity to discuss any questions you have, when you all connect to schedule an appointment.
Neurofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback or brain training, guides the brain toward more effective patterns of activity that relate to how we think, feel, learn, pay attention, and respond to stress—all of which can affect our work, learning, relationships and leisure activities. In Melissa’s practice, she works with children, adolescents and adults experiencing challenges in these areas using tools including biofeedback, neurofeedback, optimal breathing and heart rate variability training.