Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Mental health assessment that records differentials
Insurance verification happens before the visit so the evaluation itself is clinical time.
What Psychiatric Evaluations actually includes
Booking a psychiatric evaluation is the start of a record, not a guarantee of a preferred medication.
Lab testing in psychiatry is hypothesis-driven: TSH, ferritin, B12, folate, vitamin D, CBC, CMP, and selected hormones. We do not shotgun every biomarker on earth.
Clinical FAQ
Do hormones cause psychiatric symptoms?
They can contribute. They rarely explain an entire syndrome by themselves. We test when the history points there.
Is the visit confidential?
HIPAA applies, with the usual safety exceptions (imminent harm, mandated reports).
Where is the office?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 14 minutes from Cooper City.
Can you evaluate psychosis?
Yes, and we will escalate to a higher level of care if outpatient treatment is unsafe.
How soon is follow-up?
Often 2–4 weeks after a new medication or a complex formulation; longer when stable.
How long is a psychiatric evaluation?
New evaluations are typically 60–90 minutes. Follow-up length depends on risk and how many variables changed.
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.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
We do not combine MAOIs with contraindicated agents. We do not ignore serotonin syndrome risk.
Notes are written the same day whenever possible so the record matches the visit.
Higher level of care is recommended when outpatient Psychiatric Evaluations cannot hold the risk.
Follow-up interval tightens when a new antidepressant, antipsychotic, or mood stabilizer is started.
How Cooper City patients actually get here
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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Cooper City include Monterra, Cooper City proper, and the western suburban grid. ZIP codes 33328, 33330 map to this service-area page.
If telehealth was used, we record why an in-office visit was or was not required.
Formulation is shared in plain language: what is likely, what is possible, what we are watching.
What we rule in — and rule out
Antidepressant trials that failed, caused mixed features, or were never given an adequate dose/duration.
A request for a second opinion before a major medication change or a disability form.
Pediatric primary care is not the focus of this clinic; adolescents are considered case-by-case.
Not indicated as a substitute for emergency care, inpatient psychiatry, or court-ordered forensic evaluation.
Access from Cooper City
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.
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Cooper City sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Psychiatric Evaluations when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Prior genetic testing was ordered with no interpretation, so you carry a PDF and no plan.
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
After Psychiatric Evaluations is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.