Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric evaluation in Dania Beach: a diagnostic hour, not a form
Crisis is 988. This evaluation is outpatient diagnostic work.
Psychiatric Evaluations for Dania Beach patients
Sleep assessment looks at insomnia, circadian delay, apnea clues, and whether poor sleep is driving the daytime syndrome or following it.
Adult ADHD assessment uses developmental history, ASRS, and mimics (anxiety, trauma, sleep, thyroid). A childhood report card helps; a viral video does not.
From intake to follow-up: Psychiatric Evaluations
Records from other clinicians are requested with your authorization; we do not pretend collateral is optional when the history is fragmented.
After the visit you should be able to repeat the working diagnosis and the next three steps.
History of present illness is a timeline, not a mood adjective. We date onsets, postpartum windows, and medication trials.
Mental status exam is documented: appearance, speech, affect, thought process, insight, cognition, and risk.
10-minute path to the Hollywood office
ZIP 33004 is the lead postal code listed for Dania Beach. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Dania Beach patients who drive 10 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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You were told you 'don't look depressed,' which is not a diagnostic criterion.
DSM-5-TR framing for lab testing psych
Antidepressant trials that failed, caused mixed features, or were never given an adequate dose/duration.
Family history of bipolar disorder or psychosis that changes how aggressively we screen.
Not indicated solely to obtain a letter that the interview does not support.
Not indicated as a substitute for emergency care, inpatient psychiatry, or court-ordered forensic evaluation.
How Dania Beach 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 Dania Beach include Downtown Dania, the marina district, and US-1. ZIP codes 33004 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.
Formulation is shared in plain language: what is likely, what is possible, what we are watching.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Pregnancy status and contraception when prescribing agents with teratogenic or lactation issues.
Benzodiazepines, when used, have an indication, a taper plan, and a discussion of dependence.
Telehealth identity and location in Florida are verified.
QT, sodium, TSH, and metabolic labs when the chosen medication class requires them.
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Psychiatric Evaluations. Mention Dania Beach so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
After Psychiatric Evaluations is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.