How Genetic Testing Speeds Up Finding the Right Medication

Kathie Bolles, PMHNP-BC — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Struggling to find the right medication for your mental health can be exhausting. Many patients find their only option is the “trial and error” method through traditional psychiatry. At Mynd Works Psychiatry, we believe in smarter solutions. Our precision psychiatry approach uses genetic testing to reduce the guesswork and get you closer to what works – and faster. Our integrative approach combines psychiatry and functional medicine.

Founded by industry-leader Kathie Bolles PMHNP-BC, Mynd Works Psychiatry understands there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Our practitioners aim to find the root cause of depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more. We handle everything from psychiatric evaluations, functional medicine nutrition consultations, to therapy, medication management, and personalized treatment plans.

The Problem with Trial-and-Error Psychiatry

Traditional psychiatry often means trying one medication after another, hoping something sticks. This can be frustrating and emotionally draining, especially for people struggling with anxiety, depression, or ADHD. When medications don’t work, or cause difficult side effects; it can lead to feelings of hopelessness, wasted time, and diminished trust in mental health care. The process can delay meaningful progress and cause some people to give up on treatment altogether.

At Mynd Works, we understand that every person is different, and we believe your care should reflect that from the very beginning. This is why we pair you with an expert professional at your very first consultation.

The Mynd Works Difference: Genetic Testing

We use pharmacogenomic testing to understand how your body processes certain medications. This allows us to choose options that are more likely to work for your specific genetic profile. Our unique Mynd Works way looks at all factors and can even integrate functional medicine nutrition to ensure you are getting a FULL look at your mental wellness.

How It Works

A simple cheek swab is taken during your initial evaluation or sent to your home
The lab analyzes how your body metabolizes medications
We match you with the most compatible options based on science, not guesswork

>>> Yes! Testing can be done at home or at our Austin, TX office <<

Real Results, Real Relief

Our patients often find symptom relief faster and with fewer side effects, thanks to this personalized approach. Mynd Works serves patients from all over Texas, both virtually and in our Austin, TX location. Precision psychiatric care is not a way of the future, it is here now. Please give us a call to set-up your next appointment. We look forward to helping you.

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