Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional psychiatric evaluation with targeted labs
GeneSight is discussed when antidepressant trials have already failed — not as a souvenir test on visit one.
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.
Hormone-mood assessment reviews estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and cortisol clues without claiming every mood symptom is endocrine.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
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Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea include The A1A village core and the Commercial Boulevard beach approach. ZIP codes 33308 map to this service-area page.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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.
You were told to 'just try yoga' when the presentation was major depressive disorder with anhedonia and insomnia.
Clinical FAQ
Is GeneSight required?
No. It is considered after failed medication trials or significant side effects.
Do you diagnose on the first visit?
Usually we can state a working diagnosis and differential after the first complete interview. Some presentations need collateral, labs, or a second visit.
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.
Can I use this evaluation for a legal letter?
Only if the interview actually supports the opinion. We do not write unsupported letters.
Do you replace my therapist?
No. Psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy are complementary.
What if I am in crisis?
Call 988 or go to an emergency department. This clinic is not an after-hours crisis line.
Are psychiatric services available near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
While we're not located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, our Hollywood office is about 25 minutes away, and our telehealth platform makes follow-up care extremely convenient for coastal residents.
Do you address seasonal mood changes?
Yes. Seasonal affective patterns, including reverse SAD (summer-related), are recognized in our evaluations. Florida's unique climate patterns can affect mood differently than northern states.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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.
Scales are chosen to match the hypothesis — we do not print every questionnaire in the building.
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
From intake to follow-up: Psychiatric Evaluations
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
Before the visit: intake forms, medication list, prior labs. Incomplete forms shrink the diagnostic hour.
Opening 10 minutes: chief concern, safety, and what you want the evaluation to decide.
Labs are ordered when they could change management, not to decorate the chart.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Collateral from a partner or parent is requested when insight is limited — with consent.
Higher level of care is recommended when outpatient Psychiatric Evaluations cannot hold the risk.
QT, sodium, TSH, and metabolic labs when the chosen medication class requires them.
PDMP review before controlled substances. No stimulant start from a chat message.
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.
Start with one thorough Psychiatric Evaluations evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.