Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
book psych evaluation with a PMHNP-BC in Broward County
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
Best-practice evaluation is the one that writes a differential and a monitoring plan. Star adjectives in old keywords are marketing residue, not a ranking.
Anxiety evaluation separates GAD, panic, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and medical mimics such as hyperthyroidism or stimulant toxicity.
How Psychiatric Evaluations is structured
Before the visit: intake forms, medication list, prior labs. Incomplete forms shrink the diagnostic hour.
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.
Formulation is shared in plain language: what is likely, what is possible, what we are watching.
Opening 10 minutes: chief concern, safety, and what you want the evaluation to decide.
32-minute path to the Hollywood office
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Coral Springs patients who drive 32 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Coral Springs include The Walk, North Springs, and the University Drive north corridor. ZIP codes 33065, 33067, 33071, 33073 map to this service-area page.
ZIP 33065 is the lead postal code listed for Coral Springs. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
PHQ-9 was never scored, or it was scored once and never repeated, so nobody can tell whether treatment is working.
Indications and differentials
Pediatric primary care is not the focus of this clinic; adolescents are considered case-by-case.
book psych evaluation is treated as a presenting complaint that still has to survive a differential, not as a self-diagnosis we rubber-stamp.
Perimenopausal, postpartum, PMDD, or androgen-related mood change that has not been medically reviewed.
Prior diagnoses that conflict with each other or with the current mental status exam.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Coral Springs (Broward County) has about 134,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 32 minutes from Downtown Coral Springs and Mullins Park.
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.
Plan includes psychotherapy referral, medication or not, labs, and a follow-up date.
Labs are ordered when they could change management, not to decorate the chart.
Coral Springs FAQs for Psychiatric Evaluations
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.
What does 'affordable' in some URLs mean?
Leftover slugs. We do not market cheap care. We bill insurance when in-network and discuss costs before non-covered labs.
Is GeneSight required?
No. It is considered after failed medication trials or significant side effects.
Do you replace my therapist?
No. Psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy are complementary.
Do you treat ADHD in adults?
Yes, with a differential that includes sleep, trauma, mood, and thyroid mimics. Childhood history still matters.
Do you see children?
The practice is primarily adults and older adolescents, considered case-by-case.
Do you work with patients dealing with trauma-related anxiety?
Yes. Our psychiatric evaluations thoroughly assess anxiety and trauma-related conditions, and we create comprehensive treatment plans that may include medication, therapy referrals, and functional testing.
Is telehealth available for Coral Springs patients?
Absolutely. Many Coral Springs patients use our secure telehealth platform, especially for follow-up medication management appointments. It saves the drive while maintaining quality of care.
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
If Psychiatric Evaluations is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Psychiatric Evaluations. Mention Coral Springs so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.