Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Mental health assessment that records differentials
The output is a problem list, a differential, and a plan you can take to another clinician if you move.
What Psychiatric Evaluations actually includes
Insurance-covered evaluations still require a medically necessary indication. 'Affordable' in a leftover URL slug is not a discount promise.
Mental health assessment in this practice means structured interviewing plus scales. Screening is not the same as a full diagnostic formulation.
How Psychiatric Evaluations is structured
Records from other clinicians are requested with your authorization; we do not pretend collateral is optional when the history is fragmented.
Plan includes psychotherapy referral, medication or not, labs, and a follow-up date.
If telehealth was used, we record why an in-office visit was or was not required.
Safety: if risk is high, we stop the routine template and use crisis pathways.
DSM-5-TR framing for mood disorder evaluation
Family history of bipolar disorder or psychosis that changes how aggressively we screen.
Pediatric primary care is not the focus of this clinic; adolescents are considered case-by-case.
Prior diagnoses that conflict with each other or with the current mental status exam.
New or unexplained mood, anxiety, attentional, or psychotic symptoms lasting beyond a brief adjustment reaction.
Questions we hear about Psychiatric Evaluations
Can the evaluation be done by video?
Often yes if you are physically in Florida and a physical exam is not required. High-risk, first-episode psychosis, or complex medical cases may need the Hollywood office.
What labs might you order?
Hypothesis-driven: TSH with free T4, ferritin, vitamin D, B12, folate, CBC, CMP, and selected hormones. Not every patient needs every test.
Is this a psychiatrist (MD/DO)?
Care is provided by Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC — a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She diagnoses and prescribes within Florida APRN scope. She is not an MD psychiatrist.
Do you accept insurance?
Most major plans are accepted; verify benefits before the visit. Coverage is not a clinical promise.
Do you replace my therapist?
No. Psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy are complementary.
How soon is follow-up?
Often 2–4 weeks after a new medication or a complex formulation; longer when stable.
Is your practice discreet for Aventura patients?
Absolutely. We maintain strict HIPAA compliance, and our telehealth option ensures complete privacy. Many Aventura patients prefer virtual appointments from their residence or office.
Do you address image-related anxiety and mood disorders?
Yes. We treat the full spectrum of anxiety and mood disorders, including those related to social pressure, perfectionism, and performance expectations common in high-achieving communities.
20-minute path to the Hollywood office
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Aventura patients who drive 20 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
{access}. That access pattern is why Psychiatric Evaluations for Aventura is written as a service-area page, not as a fake storefront.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Aventura include The Waterways, Williams Island, and the Biscayne Boulevard corridor. ZIP codes 33160, 33180 map to this service-area page.
You want a second opinion but do not want to restart the entire story from birth.
Monitoring and safety in Psychiatric Evaluations
If GeneSight is used, results are filed with the limitation statement in the note.
Telehealth identity and location in Florida are verified.
Patients can request a copy of the formulation; mystery diagnoses are not a clinical style.
Informed consent is documented for off-label use when evidence supports it and alternatives were discussed.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Psychiatric Evaluations so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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.
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.