Women’s Mental Health and Adult Psychiatry
Dr. Laura P. McLafferty provides individualized, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults, with particular expertise in women's mental health, reproductive psychiatry, perimenopause, menopause, anxiety, mood disorders, and complex medical-psychiatric conditions. Services available in English and French.
Latest Insights from Dr. McLafferty
How Perimenopause Can Affect Mood, Sleep, and Anxiety
Perimenopause can affect mood, sleep, anxiety, irritability, and concentration—sometimes before menstrual changes are obvious. Dr. McLafferty explains why these symptoms can overlap with depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep disorders, and medical conditions, and how a comprehensive evaluation can help.
In-person Care in Center City Philadelphia
Appointments are conducted in person at 230 S Broad Street in Center City Philadelphia. The practice is intentionally designed around careful evaluation, privacy, continuity, and face-to-face psychiatric care.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you believe this practice may be a good fit, please complete a brief inquiry form. Dr. McLafferty personally reviews inquiries to determine whether the practice is likely to meet your needs.