The doctor
Meet Dr. Laura Fredes
Board-Certified Psychiatrist providing integrative care for adults
Credentials
Dr. Fredes' Approach to Care
Dr. Laura Fredes is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist known for her warm, thoughtful, and deeply attentive approach to patient care. She believes that effective psychiatric treatment begins with feeling heard, understood, and respected. Every patient deserves a clinician who takes the time to truly know them.
Patients often describe Dr. Fredes as easy to talk to, patient, and calming. She takes the time to truly listen, ask careful questions, and understand the full context of a person's life: work, relationships, health history, cultural background, and personal values. Appointments are unhurried and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on building trust and making decisions together.
Dr. Fredes earned her medical degree from Universidad Ricardo Palma in Lima, Peru, where she developed a deep appreciation for diverse populations and culturally informed psychiatry. She completed her psychiatry residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Elmhurst Hospital in New York City, a hospital that serves one of the most diverse patient populations in the country.
After residency, Dr. Fredes obtained board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the national credential for psychiatrists. She founded MindMED Behavioral Health in Southlake in 2024 to create the kind of practice she wished more patients had access to: one that prioritizes the therapeutic relationship, rigorous clinical judgment, and individualized, unhurried care.
She works with men and women ages 16 to 65, whether that means medication management alone or medication coordinated with an outside therapist. Her clinical interests include anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, and mood and anxiety changes during pregnancy, after birth, and in perimenopause.
Dr. Fredes practices evidence-based psychiatry. When clinically indicated, she integrates attention to sleep, nutrition, lifestyle, and mind-body factors alongside medication management, always tailoring treatment to the individual rather than a formula.
Professional Timeline
Our Philosophy
MindMED is built on the belief that psychiatric care should be unhurried, evidence-based, and deeply personal. Appointments are long enough to understand the whole person, and treatment plans are built for that person.
Dr. Fredes sees every patient herself. There are no nurse practitioner handoffs or delegation of care. This continuity and personal investment are core to how we practice.
- Evidence-based medication management as the foundation
- Attention to sleep, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle factors
- Collaboration with therapists, primary care physicians, and other providers
- 60-minute initial evaluations: time to truly listen and understand
- Culturally sensitive and respectful care for all backgrounds
- Treatment plans that account for medication, lifestyle, and any therapy you do with an outside provider
Your First Visit
New patients can expect an unhurried initial evaluation with Dr. Fredes. The first appointment typically lasts 60 minutes, allowing time to build trust, explore your history, understand your goals, and develop a thoughtful treatment plan together.
You'll discuss your current symptoms, past psychiatric and medical history, family history, medications, and what has helped or hasn't helped in the past. Dr. Fredes will listen carefully and ask thoughtful questions to understand the full picture of your mental health and life.
Follow-up appointments are typically 30 minutes. Whether you're starting medication, adjusting a current regimen, or working through a difficult period, you'll have Dr. Fredes' full attention every visit.
Appointments are available in-person at our office in Southlake or via secure telehealth video for patients in Texas, New York, and Virginia.
Training & Credentials
Medical Education
Universidad Ricardo Palma (Lima, Peru)
M.D. degree earned in 2014.
Psychiatry Residency
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Elmhurst Hospital (Queens, New York)
Four-year residency (2018–2022) through the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Mount Sinai Elmhurst serves an exceptionally diverse urban population, and its residents see a wide range of complex psychiatric cases.
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Board-certified in Psychiatry (2023). Board certification is the national credential for psychiatrists, earned by examination after an accredited residency.
State Licenses
Texas, New York, Virginia
Licensed in three states: in-person care in Texas, and telehealth for patients located in Texas, New York, and Virginia.
About MindMED Behavioral Health
Location & Hours
Our office is located at 536 Silicon Drive, Suite 102, Southlake, TX 76092, easily accessible from Southlake, Grapevine, Colleyville, Keller, Trophy Club, Flower Mound, and surrounding areas of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
In-Person & Telehealth
Appointments are available both in-person at our Southlake office and via secure video telehealth. Telehealth is available for patients located in Texas, New York, and Virginia. Visits run on a HIPAA-compliant, encrypted platform.
Insurance & Pricing
MindMED is in-network with Aetna, BCBS Texas, United Healthcare/Optum, and Oscar Health. We verify your coverage, estimate your out-of-pocket cost, and discuss payment options upfront. For patients without insurance coverage or preferring to pay out-of-pocket, the self-pay rate is $400 for the initial evaluation and $200 for follow-up visits. Visit our Pricing & Insurance page for detailed information.
Continuity of Care
Dr. Fredes is the sole psychiatrist at MindMED. You will see her for every appointment. This continuity of care means you build a therapeutic relationship with your clinician over time, she becomes familiar with your unique situation and history, and treatment decisions are made with consistent clinical judgment. No handoffs to nurse practitioners or other providers, just you and Dr. Fredes working together toward your mental health goals.
What We Treat
Dr. Fredes treats anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety), depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and insomnia. She also treats depression and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum, perimenopausal mood changes, adjustment difficulties, and complex psychiatric presentations. Each patient receives a thoughtful, individualized evaluation and treatment plan.
Licensed to Practice
Texas
License #: V0394
In-Person & Telehealth
New York
License #: 325225
Telehealth Only
Virginia
License #: 0101278966
Telehealth Only
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule your initial evaluation with Dr. Fredes or reach out with any questions.