Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Comprehensive psychiatric assessment — Hallandale Beach, FL
Hollywood office hours are weekdays 9:00–17:00; Saturday is by appointment.
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.
Screening appointments can triage; they do not replace a full evaluation when bipolar, psychosis, or perinatal risk is on the table.
How Psychiatric Evaluations is structured
Safety: if risk is high, we stop the routine template and use crisis pathways.
History of present illness is a timeline, not a mood adjective. We date onsets, postpartum windows, and medication trials.
Before the visit: intake forms, medication list, prior labs. Incomplete forms shrink the diagnostic hour.
Mental status exam is documented: appearance, speech, affect, thought process, insight, cognition, and risk.
Clinical FAQ
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.
Do you accept insurance?
Most major plans are accepted; verify benefits before the visit. Coverage is not a clinical promise.
Do you replace my therapist?
No. Psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy are complementary.
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.
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.
Where is the office?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 12 minutes from Hallandale Beach.
How close is Hallandale Beach to your office?
Our Hollywood office is only about 10 minutes from Hallandale Beach via US-1 or I-95. We're very convenient for Hallandale residents.
Do you work with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds?
Yes. Our practice serves South Florida's diverse communities with culturally aware psychiatric care. Dr. Chatelier's multicultural background informs her compassionate, evidence-based approach.
DSM-5-TR framing for book psych evaluation
New or unexplained mood, anxiety, attentional, or psychotic symptoms lasting beyond a brief adjustment reaction.
book psych evaluation is treated as a presenting complaint that still has to survive a differential, not as a self-diagnosis we rubber-stamp.
A request for a second opinion before a major medication change or a disability form.
Antidepressant trials that failed, caused mixed features, or were never given an adequate dose/duration.
Monitoring and safety in Psychiatric Evaluations
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.
Follow-up interval tightens when a new antidepressant, antipsychotic, or mood stabilizer is started.
Collateral from a partner or parent is requested when insight is limited — with consent.
How Hallandale Beach patients actually get here
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Hallandale Beach presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Records from other clinicians are requested with your authorization; we do not pretend collateral is optional when the history is fragmented.
After the visit you should be able to repeat the working diagnosis and the next three steps.
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Psychiatric Evaluations, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Psychiatric Evaluations can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.