Dr. Laura Kelly Slaughter M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
400 N Allen Dr Suite 208 Allen TX, 75013About
Dr. Laura Slaughter is a psychiatrist practicing in Allen, TX. Dr. Slaughter is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Slaughter diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Slaughter may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Slaughter treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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