Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional psychiatric evaluation with targeted labs
We document sleep architecture, menstrual or androgen history, thyroid clues, and substance use because they change the differential.
Clinical scope of Psychiatric Evaluations in Broward County
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.
Telehealth evaluation is appropriate when the patient is in Florida, the presentation is not an emergency, and a physical exam is not required that day.
Indications and differentials
Out-of-state patients cannot complete a Florida telehealth evaluation while physically outside Florida.
Substance use that may be inducing or masking a primary psychiatric disorder.
Antidepressant trials that failed, caused mixed features, or were never given an adequate dose/duration.
Eating-pattern change with medical risk (restriction, purging, electrolyte clues).
Monitoring and safety in Psychiatric Evaluations
Telehealth identity and location in Florida are verified.
Informed consent is documented for off-label use when evidence supports it and alternatives were discussed.
If GeneSight is used, results are filed with the limitation statement in the note.
PDMP review before controlled substances. No stimulant start from a chat message.
Access from Davie
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Davie patients who drive 12 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Davie presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Chronic pain, shift work at the port or airport, and hurricane displacement in Broward County never made it into the history.
Visit flow for Psychiatric Evaluations
Labs are ordered when they could change management, not to decorate the chart.
Records from other clinicians are requested with your authorization; we do not pretend collateral is optional when the history is fragmented.
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.
Clinical FAQ
How soon is follow-up?
Often 2–4 weeks after a new medication or a complex formulation; longer when stable.
What if I am in crisis?
Call 988 or go to an emergency department. This clinic is not an after-hours crisis line.
How long is a psychiatric evaluation?
New evaluations are typically 60–90 minutes. Follow-up length depends on risk and how many variables changed.
Do you replace my therapist?
No. Psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy are complementary.
Can I use this evaluation for a legal letter?
Only if the interview actually supports the opinion. We do not write unsupported letters.
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.
How far are you from NSU?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 10 minutes from Nova Southeastern University's main campus, making us a convenient option for students seeking psychiatric care.
Do you treat college students from Davie?
Absolutely. We work with many college-age patients on ADHD management, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders common in academic settings.
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Psychiatric Evaluations, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.