Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Mental health assessment that records differentials
Patients driving from Coral Springs (32 min) can complete the first evaluation in Hollywood or, when clinically appropriate, by Florida telehealth.
Psychiatric Evaluations for Coral Springs patients
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.
Insurance-covered evaluations still require a medically necessary indication. 'Affordable' in a leftover URL slug is not a discount promise.
Visit flow for Psychiatric Evaluations
Formulation is shared in plain language: what is likely, what is possible, what we are watching.
After the visit you should be able to repeat the working diagnosis and the next three steps.
If telehealth was used, we record why an in-office visit was or was not required.
Scales are chosen to match the hypothesis — we do not print every questionnaire in the building.
What we rule in — and rule out
Family history of bipolar disorder or psychosis that changes how aggressively we screen.
Eating-pattern change with medical risk (restriction, purging, electrolyte clues).
Insomnia that is either a syndrome of its own or a driver of daytime psychiatric symptoms.
Not indicated solely to obtain a letter that the interview does not support.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33065, 33067, 33071, 33073
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.
Coral Springs 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.
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.
You were told to 'just try yoga' when the presentation was major depressive disorder with anhedonia and insomnia.
Coral Springs FAQs for Psychiatric Evaluations
Do you treat ADHD in adults?
Yes, with a differential that includes sleep, trauma, mood, and thyroid mimics. Childhood history still matters.
What if I am in crisis?
Call 988 or go to an emergency department. This clinic is not an after-hours crisis line.
Do you accept insurance?
Most major plans are accepted; verify benefits before the visit. Coverage is not a clinical promise.
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.
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 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.
Monitoring and safety in Psychiatric Evaluations
If GeneSight is used, results are filed with the limitation statement in the note.
Patients can request a copy of the formulation; mystery diagnoses are not a clinical style.
Safety screen every visit: SI/HI, psychosis, inability to care for self, and intoxication.
QT, sodium, TSH, and metabolic labs when the chosen medication class requires them.
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Psychiatric Evaluations, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.