Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Mental health assessment that records differentials
GeneSight is discussed when antidepressant trials have already failed — not as a souvenir test on visit one.
What Psychiatric Evaluations actually includes
Lab testing in psychiatry is hypothesis-driven: TSH, ferritin, B12, folate, vitamin D, CBC, CMP, and selected hormones. We do not shotgun every biomarker on earth.
Eating-disorder psychiatric evaluation looks at restriction, binge-purge, body image, electrolytes, and when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient Psychiatric Evaluations.
What we rule in — and rule out
Pediatric primary care is not the focus of this clinic; adolescents are considered case-by-case.
Adult ADHD concern with childhood onset clues or with strong mimic risk (sleep, trauma, mood).
Antidepressant trials that failed, caused mixed features, or were never given an adequate dose/duration.
top rated psych eval is treated as a presenting complaint that still has to survive a differential, not as a self-diagnosis we rubber-stamp.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Benzodiazepines, when used, have an indication, a taper plan, and a discussion of dependence.
We do not combine MAOIs with contraindicated agents. We do not ignore serotonin syndrome risk.
PDMP review before controlled substances. No stimulant start from a chat message.
Informed consent is documented for off-label use when evidence supports it and alternatives were discussed.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Fort Lauderdale presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Fort Lauderdale include Victoria Park, Flagler Village, Coral Ridge, and the beach barrier island. ZIP codes 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306 map to this service-area page.
Opening 10 minutes: chief concern, safety, and what you want the evaluation to decide.
Before the visit: intake forms, medication list, prior labs. Incomplete forms shrink the diagnostic hour.
Clinical FAQ
Do hormones cause psychiatric symptoms?
They can contribute. They rarely explain an entire syndrome by themselves. We test when the history points there.
Do you see children?
The practice is primarily adults and older adolescents, considered case-by-case.
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 do I prepare?
Medication list, prior psych notes, recent labs, and a timeline of symptoms. Sleep and menstrual data help.
Can I use this evaluation for a legal letter?
Only if the interview actually supports the opinion. We do not write unsupported letters.
What labs might you order?
Hypothesis-driven: TSH with free T4, ferritin, vitamin D, B12, folate, CBC, CMP, and selected hormones. Not every patient needs every test.
Do you serve downtown Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, and we offer telehealth appointments for busy downtown professionals.
Can you help with work-related anxiety and burnout?
Absolutely. We see many Fort Lauderdale professionals dealing with workplace stress, burnout, and performance anxiety. Our evaluations identify root causes and create targeted treatment plans.
How Psychiatric Evaluations is structured
Safety: if risk is high, we stop the routine template and use crisis pathways.
Mental status exam is documented: appearance, speech, affect, thought process, insight, cognition, and risk.
Formulation is shared in plain language: what is likely, what is possible, what we are watching.
Labs are ordered when they could change management, not to decorate the chart.
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.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Psychiatric Evaluations so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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.