Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Comprehensive psychiatric assessment — Cooper City, FL
GeneSight is discussed when antidepressant trials have already failed — not as a souvenir test on visit one.
Psychiatric Evaluations for Cooper City patients
Mood disorder evaluation asks about duration, anhedonia, mixed features, postpartum onset, seasonality, and hypomania — because treatment diverges.
Insurance-covered evaluations still require a medically necessary indication. 'Affordable' in a leftover URL slug is not a discount promise.
Protocol elements we do not skip
We do not combine MAOIs with contraindicated agents. We do not ignore serotonin syndrome risk.
Patients can request a copy of the formulation; mystery diagnoses are not a clinical style.
Collateral from a partner or parent is requested when insight is limited — with consent.
Missed appointments after a high-risk visit trigger outreach, not silent discharge.
How Cooper City patients actually get here
Cooper City (Broward County) has about 35,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 14 minutes from Cooper City High School and the Stirling Road corridor.
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Records from other clinicians are requested with your authorization; we do not pretend collateral is optional when the history is fragmented.
Before the visit: intake forms, medication list, prior labs. Incomplete forms shrink the diagnostic hour.
Indications and differentials
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.
New or unexplained mood, anxiety, attentional, or psychotic symptoms lasting beyond a brief adjustment reaction.
Prior diagnoses that conflict with each other or with the current mental status exam.
Cooper City FAQs for Psychiatric Evaluations
Is GeneSight required?
No. It is considered after failed medication trials or significant side effects.
Do you diagnose on the first visit?
Usually we can state a working diagnosis and differential after the first complete interview. Some presentations need collateral, labs, or a second visit.
Can you evaluate psychosis?
Yes, and we will escalate to a higher level of care if outpatient treatment is unsafe.
Is the visit confidential?
HIPAA applies, with the usual safety exceptions (imminent harm, mandated reports).
Do you see children?
The practice is primarily adults and older adolescents, considered case-by-case.
How do I prepare?
Medication list, prior psych notes, recent labs, and a timeline of symptoms. Sleep and menstrual data help.
Is Cooper City close to your office?
Very close — our Hollywood office at 7603 Davie Road Extension is about 10 minutes from Cooper City via Stirling Road or Griffin Road.
Do you work with families?
Yes. We provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults, and can coordinate care with family therapists for a comprehensive approach.
14-minute path to the Hollywood office
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Cooper City patients who drive 14 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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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.
Chronic pain, shift work at the port or airport, and hurricane displacement in Broward County never made it into the history.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Psychiatric Evaluations. Mention Cooper City so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.
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.