Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
60–90 minute psychiatric evaluation in Hollywood, serving Hollywood
PHQ-9, GAD-7, ASRS, and MDQ are scored when the history supports them. Scores guide Psychiatric Evaluations; they do not replace it.
Psychiatric Evaluations for Hollywood patients
Screening appointments can triage; they do not replace a full evaluation when bipolar, psychosis, or perinatal risk is on the table.
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.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
PDMP review before controlled substances. No stimulant start from a chat message.
Collateral from a partner or parent is requested when insight is limited — with consent.
Informed consent is documented for off-label use when evidence supports it and alternatives were discussed.
Higher level of care is recommended when outpatient Psychiatric Evaluations cannot hold the 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 treat ADHD in adults?
Yes, with a differential that includes sleep, trauma, mood, and thyroid mimics. Childhood history still matters.
Do hormones cause psychiatric symptoms?
They can contribute. They rarely explain an entire syndrome by themselves. We test when the history points there.
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 you evaluate psychosis?
Yes, and we will escalate to a higher level of care if outpatient treatment is unsafe.
Do you replace my therapist?
No. Psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy are complementary.
Where is your Hollywood office?
Our office is located at 7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024. We're easily accessible from I-95, the Turnpike, and US-441.
Do you serve Hollywood Beach residents?
Yes! We serve all Hollywood neighborhoods including Hollywood Beach, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, and surrounding areas.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Hollywood include Hollywood Beach, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, and the Davie Road Extension corridor. ZIP codes 33019, 33020, 33021, 33022 map to this service-area page.
Scales are chosen to match the hypothesis — we do not print every questionnaire in the building.
Before the visit: intake forms, medication list, prior labs. Incomplete forms shrink the diagnostic hour.
Visit flow for Psychiatric Evaluations
Records from other clinicians are requested with your authorization; we do not pretend collateral is optional when the history is fragmented.
If telehealth was used, we record why an in-office visit was or was not required.
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.
Safety: if risk is high, we stop the routine template and use crisis pathways.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33019, 33020, 33021, 33022
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Hollywood include Hollywood Beach, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, and the Davie Road Extension corridor. ZIP codes 33019, 33020, 33021, 33022 map to this service-area page.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Hollywood presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Hollywood sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Psychiatric Evaluations when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
PHQ-9 was never scored, or it was scored once and never repeated, so nobody can tell whether treatment is working.
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
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.
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.
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.