Functional Psychiatry & Root-Cause Mental Health Care
Have you ever felt like a critical piece of your mental health puzzle is missing?
Many people come to us after years of therapy, multiple medication trials, or brief medication management appointments that focused only on symptoms. Despite doing “everything right,” they continue to struggle with anxiety, brain fog, emotional numbness, chronic fatigue, or depression that won’t fully lift. In conventional psychiatry, treatment often stops at diagnoses and symptom checklists — leaving the underlying biology unexplored.
At Willow & Stone, we approach mental health differently. Your symptoms are not random and they are not “all in your head.” They are signals from your body. Through Advanced Laboratory Consultation, we use data-driven, integrative psychiatric testing to uncover the biological contributors shaping how you think, feel, and respond to treatment.
This approach supports our philosophy of Root-cause psychiatry and works hand-in-hand with Precision psychiatric medication management
An Advanced Laboratory Consultation is a comprehensive, individualized evaluation of how your biology is influencing your mental health. This service goes far beyond standard psychiatric labs — and far beyond trial-and-error prescribing.
It is ideal if you are:
Feeling stuck despite therapy or medication
Experiencing side effects or poor response to psychiatric medications
Seeking a second opinion or deeper clarity
Exploring integrative or functional psychiatry
This service aligns closely with:
We begin with a deep review of your medical, psychiatric, and treatment history — including past medications, supplements, therapies, and symptom patterns. If you’ve had previous lab work, we analyze it for trends and gaps that may have been overlooked.
This step is especially important for individuals experiencing:
Based on your history and goals, Dr. Forbes recommends a personalized lab panel designed to evaluate the biological systems most relevant to your symptoms.
This testing expands on insights discussed in:
Once your results return (typically within a few weeks), you’ll meet with Dr. Forbes for a dedicated interpretation session. Every marker is explained in plain language — what it means, why it matters, and how it connects to your symptoms.
This often reshapes decisions around:
You’ll receive a clear, actionable roadmap that may be used within Willow & Stone or shared with your existing psychiatrist or healthcare provider.
Hormonal imbalances can closely mimic or worsen psychiatric symptoms.
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We may assess:
Chronic inflammation is a major biological driver of depression, anxiety, and cognitive symptoms.
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Your brain requires steady energy and adequate nutrients to function optimally.
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We often evaluate:
For individuals with medication sensitivity or repeated medication failure.
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This supports precision medication management rather than trial-and-error prescribing.
In select cases, we assess environmental factors impacting mood and cognition.
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Your results directly guide personalized care decisions, often influencing:
Lab data helps refine:
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Rather than guessing, supplements are used strategically based on documented deficiencies.
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Your biology helps determine which interventions are most effective for you.
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This service is especially helpful if you:
Appointments for minors require parent or guardian initiation. Please include the child’s age and primary concern in the Contact Us message.
We provide Advanced Laboratory Consultations across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and via telehealth throughout Texas, Florida, and Louisiana.
This service integrates seamlessly with:
Disclaimer: Educational content only. Not a substitute for medical advice. If you are in crisis, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
You deserve to understand the root causes of your struggles and have a clear, data-driven path toward wellness. If you are ready to move beyond symptom management and embrace a whole-body approach to mental health, we are here to help.
An in-depth review of hormones, nutrient status, inflammation markers, toxins, and genetics (including pharmacogenomic/GeneSight-style testing) to personalize your psychiatric care.
Because physical factors — thyroid, vitamin D and B12, inflammation, blood sugar, hormones — can mimic or worsen depression, anxiety, and focus problems. Testing helps uncover root causes.
Yes. Dr. Forbes reviews results and builds your plan by secure video; lab collection is arranged conveniently for you.
Willow & Stone provides integrative, cash-pay telehealth psychiatry to patients across Texas and New Mexico — from major metros to rural communities with few local providers.
Popular areas: Dallas · Fort Worth · Houston · Austin · San Antonio · Plano · Albuquerque · Santa Fe · Las Cruces · Rio Rancho
