Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Diagnostic interview for mood, anxiety, ADHD, and psychosis
Hallandale Beach ZIP 33009: service-area care from one Hollywood medical home.
Clinical scope of Psychiatric Evaluations in Broward County
Walk-in language on older URLs means we will try to find an earlier slot when risk is high — not that a diagnostic interview happens in a lobby.
A psychiatric evaluation is a diagnostic procedure: history, mental status, risk, collateral when needed, and a differential. It is not a personality quiz.
From intake to follow-up: Psychiatric Evaluations
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
History of present illness is a timeline, not a mood adjective. We date onsets, postpartum windows, and medication trials.
Opening 10 minutes: chief concern, safety, and what you want the evaluation to decide.
If telehealth was used, we record why an in-office visit was or was not required.
Protocol elements we do not skip
If GeneSight is used, results are filed with the limitation statement in the note.
Benzodiazepines, when used, have an indication, a taper plan, and a discussion of dependence.
Higher level of care is recommended when outpatient Psychiatric Evaluations cannot hold the risk.
Collateral from a partner or parent is requested when insight is limited — with consent.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Hallandale Beach patients who drive 12 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
ZIP 33009 is the lead postal code listed for Hallandale Beach. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
Safety: if risk is high, we stop the routine template and use crisis pathways.
Access from Hallandale Beach
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Hallandale Beach presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Hallandale Beach patients who drive 12 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
You were told you 'don't look depressed,' which is not a diagnostic criterion.
Questions we hear about Psychiatric Evaluations
Can you evaluate psychosis?
Yes, and we will escalate to a higher level of care if outpatient treatment is unsafe.
Will you prescribe on visit one?
Only when the diagnosis, safety, and monitoring plan support it. Controlled substances have a higher bar.
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.
Do you replace my therapist?
No. Psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy are complementary.
Is the visit confidential?
HIPAA applies, with the usual safety exceptions (imminent harm, mandated reports).
Do you treat ADHD in adults?
Yes, with a differential that includes sleep, trauma, mood, and thyroid mimics. Childhood history still matters.
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.
Next step
After Psychiatric Evaluations is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Psychiatric Evaluations. Mention Hallandale 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.