Laura Beard, MD Psychiatrist

Laura Beard, MD

Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist

 
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Expert Psychiatric Care

Dr. Beard offers in-person and telemedicine options for both medication management and psychotherapy according to your needs and preferences. She will engage with you at your own pace, whether you are seeking direct answers to specific questions or a healing space for a comprehensive exploration of your experiences, or both. She offers knowlege, insight and compassion in dealing with:

  • Depression 

  • Anxiety

  • ADHD

  • Relationship challenges

  • OCD

  • Tapering off medications

  • Career and retirement dilemmas

  • Women’s issues

  • Overeating, binge eating, bulimia and anorexia

  • Substance use/addiction psychiatry

  • Bipolar disorders

  • Psychotic disorders including schizophrenia

Dr. Beard warmly welcomes patients of all sexual orientations, religious beliefs and ethnic backgrounds, age 18 and older.

 Schedule a Visit

Text 214-691-9090 to schedule your first visit

or submit this one-page form:

NEW PATIENT FORM
 

Established patients may schedule on the online schedule:

SCHEDULE A FOLLOW UP VISIT

Services and Rates

You may choose the personal experience of an in-person visit or the convenience of telemedicine. Either way, you’ll receive personalized attention in a welcoming and confidential setting. Dr. Beard is dedicated to ensuring a smooth experience for you.

E-prescribing is available for all prescriptions, including stimulants.

Dr. Beard aims to make excellent care cost effective for her patients. Services and rates are listed below for transparency.

Medication Management    20 Minutes      $190

Individual Therapy              45 Minutes      $280

Couples Therapy                 45 Minutes      $280

New Patient Evaluation      60 Minutes     $480

Dr. Beard’s practice is private pay and does not bill insurance. HSA and FSA are welcome. A superbill with the information needed to get your out-of-network benefits is available. The private pay environment ensures the highest level of confidentiality.

Dallas Location

5445 La Sierra Drive, Suite 250

Dallas, Texas 75231

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00 to 4:00

Contact Information

Text 214-691-9090

drlaurabeard@gmail.com

Fax 214-691-9094

 

Dallas office

Dallas office

Reception room

Lobby

5445 La Sierra Dr. lobby

Reception room

5445 La Sierra Drive, Dallas, TX

Professional Background

 

Experience

Board Certified in Psychiatry
By the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Psychiatry Private Practice
Proudly practicing in the same location since 2002

Adjunct Research Instructor
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas 2002-2004

Residency Training

UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Completed residency in psychiatry

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Internship and residency in psychiatry

Education

Doctor of Medicine
Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine

B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Biology
Texas A&M University

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Q&A

 
 

May I use my insurance?  

Dr. Beard does not bill insurance. A superbill is available with the information needed to obtain your out-of-network benefits.  Your insurance company will mail your reimbursement directly to you. HSA and FSA are welcome.

What about Medicare?

Dr. Beard welcomes patients who have medicare. She is opted out of medicare which means you will pay out-of-pocket. Medicare will not provide reimbursement.

How long will I wait to be seen?

Usually, not at all!  Dr. Beard values your time and does not double book visits.

Will I always get my full appointment time?

Yes!  As long as you arrive or log in at the time of your visit.  

What if I need to cancel or reschedule my visit?

You are free to cancel or reschedule up to one full business day before your visit at no charge. Rescheduling and cancellations with less than one full business day are charged as visits.

May I bring my loved one to my visit with me?

Yes. Dr. Beard is happy to see your loved one along with you. She will also see you alone for part of your visit to give you time to speak in private, unless you prefer a couples therapy visit.

Does Dr. Beard do disability applications, service animal certifications, workers compensation, school accommodations, excusals from jury duty, clearance letters for medical procedures, FMLA forms or custody work?

No.

Does Dr. Beard prescribe Ketamine?

No.