Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
DSM-5-TR psychiatric evaluation serving Deerfield Beach
PHQ-9, GAD-7, ASRS, and MDQ are scored when the history supports them. Scores guide Psychiatric Evaluations; they do not replace it.
Clinical scope of Psychiatric Evaluations in Broward County
Sleep assessment looks at insomnia, circadian delay, apnea clues, and whether poor sleep is driving the daytime syndrome or following it.
Booking a psychiatric evaluation is the start of a record, not a guarantee of a preferred medication.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
If GeneSight is used, results are filed with the limitation statement in the note.
Informed consent is documented for off-label use when evidence supports it and alternatives were discussed.
QT, sodium, TSH, and metabolic labs when the chosen medication class requires them.
Collateral from a partner or parent is requested when insight is limited — with consent.
Deerfield Beach FAQs for Psychiatric Evaluations
Do you accept insurance?
Most major plans are accepted; verify benefits before the visit. Coverage is not a clinical promise.
Is GeneSight required?
No. It is considered after failed medication trials or significant side effects.
Can the evaluation be done by video?
Often yes if you are physically in Florida and a physical exam is not required. High-risk, first-episode psychosis, or complex medical cases may need the Hollywood office.
Do you see children?
The practice is primarily adults and older adolescents, considered case-by-case.
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.
Can I use this evaluation for a legal letter?
Only if the interview actually supports the opinion. We do not write unsupported letters.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Psychiatric Evaluations
Plan includes psychotherapy referral, medication or not, labs, and a follow-up date.
Mental status exam is documented: appearance, speech, affect, thought process, insight, cognition, and risk.
Safety: if risk is high, we stop the routine template and use crisis pathways.
Before the visit: intake forms, medication list, prior labs. Incomplete forms shrink the diagnostic hour.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated as a substitute for emergency care, inpatient psychiatry, or court-ordered forensic evaluation.
Prior diagnoses that conflict with each other or with the current mental status exam.
functional psych evaluation is treated as a presenting complaint that still has to survive a differential, not as a self-diagnosis we rubber-stamp.
New or unexplained mood, anxiety, attentional, or psychotic symptoms lasting beyond a brief adjustment reaction.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Deerfield Beach presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Psychiatric Evaluations. Mention Deerfield Beach 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.