Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Rule-in / rule-out psychiatric evaluation
Telehealth is a setting, not a different standard of diagnosis.
Clinical scope of Psychiatric Evaluations in Broward County
Initial consults at this clinic are scheduled as 60–90 minutes because a 20-minute slot cannot hold a reliable differential.
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.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (Broward County) has about 6,500 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from The Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef and pedestrian village.
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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FAQs for Psychiatric Evaluations
Do you treat ADHD in adults?
Yes, with a differential that includes sleep, trauma, mood, and thyroid mimics. Childhood history still matters.
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.
Can I use this evaluation for a legal letter?
Only if the interview actually supports the opinion. We do not write unsupported letters.
How do I prepare?
Medication list, prior psych notes, recent labs, and a timeline of symptoms. Sleep and menstrual data help.
Do you accept insurance?
Most major plans are accepted; verify benefits before the visit. Coverage is not a clinical promise.
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.
Indications and differentials
Eating-pattern change with medical risk (restriction, purging, electrolyte clues).
Perimenopausal, postpartum, PMDD, or androgen-related mood change that has not been medically reviewed.
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.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Pregnancy status and contraception when prescribing agents with teratogenic or lactation issues.
Benzodiazepines, when used, have an indication, a taper plan, and a discussion of dependence.
Notes are written the same day whenever possible so the record matches the visit.
If GeneSight is used, results are filed with the limitation statement in the note.
From intake to follow-up: Psychiatric Evaluations
Labs are ordered when they could change management, not to decorate the chart.
Safety: if risk is high, we stop the routine template and use crisis pathways.
Medical review flags thyroid, anemia, cardiac QT risk, pregnancy, and neurologic symptoms that redirect the workup.
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Psychiatric Evaluations. Mention Lauderdale-by-the-Sea so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
If Psychiatric Evaluations is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
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.