Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Diagnostic interview for mood, anxiety, ADHD, and psychosis
Insurance verification happens before the visit so the evaluation itself is clinical time.
Clinical scope of Psychiatric Evaluations in Broward County
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.
Functional psychiatric evaluation adds labs and metabolic context to the psychiatric interview. Labs do not license skipping DSM-5-TR criteria.
Access from Deerfield Beach
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Deerfield Beach patients who drive 36 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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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.
Prior genetic testing was ordered with no interpretation, so you carry a PDF and no plan.
How Psychiatric Evaluations is structured
Safety: if risk is high, we stop the routine template and use crisis pathways.
Labs are ordered when they could change management, not to decorate the chart.
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.
DSM-5-TR framing for affordable mental health assessment
Insomnia that is either a syndrome of its own or a driver of daytime psychiatric symptoms.
Out-of-state patients cannot complete a Florida telehealth evaluation while physically outside Florida.
A request for a second opinion before a major medication change or a disability form.
Prior diagnoses that conflict with each other or with the current mental status exam.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Higher level of care is recommended when outpatient Psychiatric Evaluations cannot hold the risk.
Notes are written the same day whenever possible so the record matches the visit.
QT, sodium, TSH, and metabolic labs when the chosen medication class requires them.
Follow-up interval tightens when a new antidepressant, antipsychotic, or mood stabilizer is started.
Deerfield Beach FAQs for Psychiatric Evaluations
Is GeneSight required?
No. It is considered after failed medication trials or significant side effects.
Will you prescribe on visit one?
Only when the diagnosis, safety, and monitoring plan support it. Controlled substances have a higher bar.
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.
How soon is follow-up?
Often 2–4 weeks after a new medication or a complex formulation; longer when stable.
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.
Can seasonal residents establish psychiatric care with you?
Yes. We offer initial evaluations for seasonal visitors and can continue care via telehealth when patients return to their home state, subject to licensing requirements.
Do you treat depression related to isolation?
Absolutely. Isolation-related depression is common in coastal communities, especially among retirees and seasonal residents. Our evaluations identify contributing factors including hormonal changes and social disconnection.
Next step
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Psychiatric Evaluations, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.