Local ยท September 30, 2026
How to Choose a Psychiatrist in Austin
By Kathie Bolles, PMHNP-BC
Choosing a psychiatrist in Austin starts with clarifying what you need, then finding a practice whose model, approach, and structure match it. Credentials matter, but so do time, continuity, communication, and access. At Mynd Works Psychiatry in Austin, Texas, those elements are structural commitments rather than promises, which is worth understanding before you choose.
What credentials should you look for?
Look for board certification where applicable, such as a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) or psychiatrist, and a practice that explains who actually provides the care. You should know exactly who you will see and their qualifications.
At Mynd Works, care is provided by the founder, Kathie Bolles, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with more than 30 years in practice.
What questions should you ask?
Ask about appointment length, whether you will consistently see the same clinician, how refills and routine questions are handled, how progress is measured, and whether the practice coordinates therapy and medication.
Ask about payment and membership structure up front, including whether insurance is billed, so you are not surprised later.
What makes the Mynd Works model different?
The membership model funds unhurried appointments, continuity with one clinician, collaborative medication planning, measurement-based tracking, and defined access between visits. Those are structural features, which makes the experience predictable.
It is direct-pay and does not currently bill insurance, and it is not an emergency service, both of which are stated plainly.
How should you decide?
Request a consultation and treat it as a two-way conversation. You are evaluating the practice as much as the practice is evaluating your needs. Good care should feel like partnership from the first appointment.
Common questions
Who provides psychiatric care at Mynd Works?
Care is provided by the founder and lead practitioner, Kathie Bolles, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
Does Mynd Works bill insurance?
Mynd Works is a membership-based, self-pay practice and does not currently bill insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid.
How do I request a consultation in Austin?
Use the contact form, call (512) 739-6566, or email info@myndworkspsych.com. A member of the practice will follow up to discuss next steps.
