Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hollywood psychiatric evaluation: scales plus history
If you already carry three diagnoses from three clinics, the evaluation starts by reconciling the timeline — not by adding a fourth label.
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.
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.
Monitoring and safety in Psychiatric Evaluations
We do not combine MAOIs with contraindicated agents. We do not ignore serotonin syndrome risk.
Follow-up interval tightens when a new antidepressant, antipsychotic, or mood stabilizer is started.
Notes are written the same day whenever possible so the record matches the visit.
Pregnancy status and contraception when prescribing agents with teratogenic or lactation issues.
Stressors we document in Hollywood
You want a second opinion but do not want to restart the entire story from birth.
The last evaluation ended with a prescription and no explanation of monitoring, risks, or alternatives.
You were told you 'don't look depressed,' which is not a diagnostic criterion.
Hollywood FAQs for Psychiatric Evaluations
Is the visit confidential?
HIPAA applies, with the usual safety exceptions (imminent harm, mandated reports).
Do you replace my therapist?
No. Psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy are complementary.
Is GeneSight required?
No. It is considered after failed medication trials or significant side effects.
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 hormones cause psychiatric symptoms?
They can contribute. They rarely explain an entire syndrome by themselves. We test when the history points there.
Can you evaluate psychosis?
Yes, and we will escalate to a higher level of care if outpatient treatment is unsafe.
Indications and differentials
Antidepressant trials that failed, caused mixed features, or were never given an adequate dose/duration.
Prior diagnoses that conflict with each other or with the current mental status exam.
Eating-pattern change with medical risk (restriction, purging, electrolyte clues).
Perimenopausal, postpartum, PMDD, or androgen-related mood change that has not been medically reviewed.
From intake to follow-up: Psychiatric Evaluations
Mental status exam is documented: appearance, speech, affect, thought process, insight, cognition, and risk.
Safety: if risk is high, we stop the routine template and use crisis pathways.
Plan includes psychotherapy referral, medication or not, labs, and a follow-up date.
History of present illness is a timeline, not a mood adjective. We date onsets, postpartum windows, and medication trials.
How this differs from a 15-minute med check
Psychologists (PhD/PsyD) provide testing and psychotherapy. Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC provides medical psychiatric evaluation and prescribing within Florida APRN scope.
ER psychiatry stabilizes crises. Outpatient Psychiatric Evaluations is for people who can wait for a scheduled diagnostic hour.
We will not outperform a sleep study when apnea is the main syndrome — we will refer.
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
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.
After Psychiatric Evaluations is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.