Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
DSM-5-TR psychiatric evaluation serving Aventura
Perinatal, bipolar-spectrum, and psychotic features get extra time because missing them is dangerous.
Clinical scope of Psychiatric Evaluations in Miami-Dade County
A psychiatric evaluation is a diagnostic procedure: history, mental status, risk, collateral when needed, and a differential. It is not a personality quiz.
Functional psychiatric evaluation adds labs and metabolic context to the psychiatric interview. Labs do not license skipping DSM-5-TR criteria.
Indications and differentials
Pediatric primary care is not the focus of this clinic; adolescents are considered case-by-case.
New or unexplained mood, anxiety, attentional, or psychotic symptoms lasting beyond a brief adjustment reaction.
Insomnia that is either a syndrome of its own or a driver of daytime psychiatric symptoms.
Not indicated solely to obtain a letter that the interview does not support.
20-minute path to the Hollywood office
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Psychiatric Evaluations visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
ZIP 33160 is the lead postal code listed for Aventura. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Aventura (Miami-Dade County) has about 40,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 20 minutes from Aventura Mall and the Intracoastal waterfront.
You were told you 'don't look depressed,' which is not a diagnostic criterion.
Visit flow for Psychiatric Evaluations
Psychiatric review of systems covers mood, anxiety, psychosis, OCD, trauma, ADHD, sleep, eating, and substance use even if you came for only one of those.
If telehealth was used, we record why an in-office visit was or was not required.
Before the visit: intake forms, medication list, prior labs. Incomplete forms shrink the diagnostic hour.
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
ZIP 33160 is the lead postal code listed for Aventura. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
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If telehealth was used, we record why an in-office visit was or was not required.
Psychiatric review of systems covers mood, anxiety, psychosis, OCD, trauma, ADHD, sleep, eating, and substance use even if you came for only one of those.
Monitoring and safety in Psychiatric Evaluations
Notes are written the same day whenever possible so the record matches the visit.
Pregnancy status and contraception when prescribing agents with teratogenic or lactation issues.
QT, sodium, TSH, and metabolic labs when the chosen medication class requires them.
Telehealth identity and location in Florida are verified.
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
Request a Psychiatric Evaluations visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Psychiatric Evaluations can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
Related care
Clinician: Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Last medical review: 2026-09-21.
Florida telehealth psychiatry is available to established and new patients located in Florida at the time of the visit, subject to licensure and clinical appropriateness. An in-person evaluation at the Hollywood office may be recommended when a physical exam, vital signs, or a more complete diagnostic interview is needed.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Always seek care from a qualified clinician for questions about a medical or psychiatric condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department.