Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric evaluation in Hillsboro Beach: a diagnostic hour, not a form
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC conducts a structured diagnostic interview, then decides which labs, scales, and follow-up cadence actually belong on the plan.
What Psychiatric Evaluations actually includes
Best-practice evaluation is the one that writes a differential and a monitoring plan. Star adjectives in old keywords are marketing residue, not a ranking.
Functional psychiatric evaluation adds labs and metabolic context to the psychiatric interview. Labs do not license skipping DSM-5-TR criteria.
Access from Hillsboro Beach
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Hillsboro Beach patients who drive 36 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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.
ZIP 33062 is the lead postal code listed for Hillsboro Beach. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
You cannot explain your symptoms in a 7-minute slot, so the note becomes a copy-forward of last year's guess.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Hillsboro Beach patients who drive 36 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Hillsboro Beach presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
History of present illness is a timeline, not a mood adjective. We date onsets, postpartum windows, and medication trials.
Plan includes psychotherapy referral, medication or not, labs, and a follow-up date.
Clinical FAQ
Is the visit confidential?
HIPAA applies, with the usual safety exceptions (imminent harm, mandated reports).
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.
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.
Is GeneSight required?
No. It is considered after failed medication trials or significant side effects.
Where is the office?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 36 minutes from Hillsboro Beach.
How long is a psychiatric evaluation?
New evaluations are typically 60–90 minutes. Follow-up length depends on risk and how many variables changed.
Can I do all appointments via telehealth?
After an initial evaluation (which we recommend in-person for the most thorough assessment), most follow-up appointments can be conducted via our secure telehealth platform.
How do you ensure privacy?
All appointments and records are HIPAA-compliant. Telehealth sessions use encrypted video, and we never share patient information without explicit consent.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Missed appointments after a high-risk visit trigger outreach, not silent discharge.
We do not combine MAOIs with contraindicated agents. We do not ignore serotonin syndrome risk.
Pregnancy status and contraception when prescribing agents with teratogenic or lactation issues.
PDMP review before controlled substances. No stimulant start from a chat message.
DSM-5-TR framing for psychosis evaluation
Not indicated as a substitute for emergency care, inpatient psychiatry, or court-ordered forensic evaluation.
Adult ADHD concern with childhood onset clues or with strong mimic risk (sleep, trauma, mood).
New or unexplained mood, anxiety, attentional, or psychotic symptoms lasting beyond a brief adjustment reaction.
Eating-pattern change with medical risk (restriction, purging, electrolyte clues).
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.
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.