Laura Burdette, M.D.

Laura Burdette, M.D. is a psychiatrist in Mt Pleasant, SC, located at 1041 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. She holds a rating of 5.0 based on 4 reviews.

Dr. Burdette is a board-certified forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist who integrates psychiatry and psychotherapy to provide individualized mental health treatment. She is a member of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL). Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, grief, life transitions, relationship difficulties, family conflict, and women's mental health issues such as pregnancy and postpartum concerns. She is now accepting adult patients for in-office and virtual appointments.

Dr. Burdette was born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and her Doctor of Medicine from Marshall University in Huntington. She completed her psychiatry residency at the Medical University of SC, where she served as Chief Resident and liaison for the Charleston-Dorchester Mental Health Center. She then pursued a Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, conducting court-ordered and private forensic evaluations, serving as a Designated Examiner in the Berkeley and Charleston County Probate Courts, and providing care within the SC Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice. Her clinical experience spans inpatient psychiatric units for acute care, child and adolescent, general adult, and geriatric care, as well as work with the PTSD Clinical Team at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and counseling through the Counseling and Psychological Services clinic.

Her diagnostic and treatment approach is evidence-based, utilizing medication management, psychodynamic psychotherapy to deepen emotional understanding, and cognitive behavioral therapy to modify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Initial meetings focus on mental health history, previous treatment responses, and current functioning to create a plan that may include medication, therapy, or both. Treatment is monitored at each visit to help patients achieve their best selves. As an out-of-network provider, she does not work directly with insurance companies, Medicaid, or Medicare. Patients receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges when services are scheduled.

Dr. Burdette’s diverse training and clinical background allow her to thoughtfully diagnose and treat complex mental health conditions with a focus on strengthening coping skills and enhancing self-esteem. Her integration of forensic expertise and psychotherapy offers a comprehensive approach to mental health care in SC.

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Services:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Forensic Psychiatry
• Mental Health Treatment
• Trained Psychotherapist
• Trained Psychotherapy