Mind Games Learning Strategies, LLC was formed in July of 2006 with the mission of providing sustainable solutions to the performance deficits that are characteristic of ADHD and other attention dysfunction.
Our Abilene Learning Center now serves more than twenty students and adults each day with remarkable success. The Mind Games’ 21st Century Solution has been embraced by parents, physicians, and educators and has developed a significant community of ADHD advocates.
Our Values
1. Mind Games values specialization. We only treat ADHD and associated co-morbid conditions. Other psychological conditions and/or learning disabilities are referred to appropriate professionals.
2. Mind Games values research. Treatment is research-based and widely adopted by a broad spectrum of neurotherapists.
3. Mind Games values performance. We train for sustainable performance improvement.
4. Mind Games values transparency. We openly share information with our clients, their families, and designated educational and health care professionals.
5. Mind Games values price leadership. Our fee structure will always be the lowest in the nation among ADHD specialists.
6. Mind Games values results. Our program is fully guaranteed if limited conditions are met.
Our principals:
Michael Bolin is president and general manager. He holds an MBA in marketing from the University of North Texas and has more than 45 post graduate hours in research design and educational and psychological statistics. He has held faculty positions at Abilene Christian University, Tarleton State University and the University of Central Oklahoma. More important, Mike has ADHD and is committed to a future for individuals with ADHD that was unavailable to him.
Richard Ellis, LPC, NCC is vice president and clinical manager. Richard holds a MEd in counseling from Vanderbilt and has spent more than 25 years counseling children – particularly at-risk children and children in foster care. The roots of the Mind Games’ 21st Century Solution are in Richard’s work with these kids.
Robbie Cooksey, DO is a member of the company and medical advisor. Dr. Cooksey earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University and is board certified in family practice.
Our staff:
Tepi Retherford is office manager. She holds a BS from Abilene Christian University.
Jennifer Nissan is client coordinator. She is a graduate student in English at Abilene Christian University.
Dana Curry is an academic coach. She holds a masters degree in education from Abilene Christian University and is a full-time seventh grade teacher in the Abilene Public Schools.
Abigail Lollar is an academic coach. She has a bachelor’s from Abilene Christian University and is a full-time teacher specializing in k-4th grade.