Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Initial psychiatric consult for Coral Springs and Broward County
Patients driving from Coral Springs (32 min) can complete the first evaluation in Hollywood or, when clinically appropriate, by Florida telehealth.
Clinical scope of Psychiatric Evaluations in Broward County
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.
Sleep assessment looks at insomnia, circadian delay, apnea clues, and whether poor sleep is driving the daytime syndrome or following it.
DSM-5-TR framing for mood disorder evaluation
Out-of-state patients cannot complete a Florida telehealth evaluation while physically outside Florida.
Perimenopausal, postpartum, PMDD, or androgen-related mood change that has not been medically reviewed.
Substance use that may be inducing or masking a primary psychiatric disorder.
Insomnia that is either a syndrome of its own or a driver of daytime psychiatric symptoms.
Questions we hear about Psychiatric Evaluations
Where is the office?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 32 minutes from Coral Springs.
Can you evaluate psychosis?
Yes, and we will escalate to a higher level of care if outpatient treatment is unsafe.
How do I prepare?
Medication list, prior psych notes, recent labs, and a timeline of symptoms. Sleep and menstrual data help.
Is GeneSight required?
No. It is considered after failed medication trials or significant side effects.
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.
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.
Parking, hours, and video visits
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Coral Springs presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Records from other clinicians are requested with your authorization; we do not pretend collateral is optional when the history is fragmented.
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
Visit flow for Psychiatric Evaluations
After the visit you should be able to repeat the working diagnosis and the next three steps.
Plan includes psychotherapy referral, medication or not, labs, and a follow-up date.
Records from other clinicians are requested with your authorization; we do not pretend collateral is optional when the history is fragmented.
Safety: if risk is high, we stop the routine template and use crisis pathways.
Protocol elements we do not skip
If GeneSight is used, results are filed with the limitation statement in the note.
Benzodiazepines, when used, have an indication, a taper plan, and a discussion of dependence.
Collateral from a partner or parent is requested when insight is limited — with consent.
Higher level of care is recommended when outpatient Psychiatric Evaluations cannot hold the risk.
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
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.
Start with one thorough Psychiatric Evaluations evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.