Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Comprehensive psychiatric assessment — Davie, FL
PHQ-9, GAD-7, ASRS, and MDQ are scored when the history supports them. Scores guide Psychiatric Evaluations; they do not replace it.
What Psychiatric Evaluations actually includes
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.
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.
Questions we hear about Psychiatric Evaluations
Can I use this evaluation for a legal letter?
Only if the interview actually supports the opinion. We do not write unsupported letters.
Do you accept insurance?
Most major plans are accepted; verify benefits before the visit. Coverage is not a clinical promise.
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.
Where is the office?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 12 minutes from Davie.
How soon is follow-up?
Often 2–4 weeks after a new medication or a complex formulation; longer when stable.
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.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Psychiatric Evaluations
If telehealth was used, we record why an in-office visit was or was not required.
Before the visit: intake forms, medication list, prior labs. Incomplete forms shrink the diagnostic hour.
Opening 10 minutes: chief concern, safety, and what you want the evaluation to decide.
Scales are chosen to match the hypothesis — we do not print every questionnaire in the building.
Indications and differentials
Out-of-state patients cannot complete a Florida telehealth evaluation while physically outside Florida.
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.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Davie 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.
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Mental status exam is documented: appearance, speech, affect, thought process, insight, cognition, and risk.
Plan includes psychotherapy referral, medication or not, labs, and a follow-up date.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Follow-up interval tightens when a new antidepressant, antipsychotic, or mood stabilizer is started.
Patients can request a copy of the formulation; mystery diagnoses are not a clinical style.
Collateral from a partner or parent is requested when insight is limited — with consent.
Informed consent is documented for off-label use when evidence supports it and alternatives were discussed.
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
Request a Psychiatric Evaluations visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Psychiatric Evaluations. Mention Davie 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.