Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Adult psychiatric evaluation for Lauderhill patients
This page is for people who need a diagnosis formulated — not a same-day stimulant script from a portal message.
Clinical scope of Psychiatric Evaluations in Broward County
Psychosis evaluation treats hallucinations, delusions, and disorganization as time-sensitive. Substance-induced and mood-with-psychosis are on the differential.
A psychiatric evaluation is a diagnostic procedure: history, mental status, risk, collateral when needed, and a differential. It is not a personality quiz.
Monitoring and safety in Psychiatric Evaluations
We do not combine MAOIs with contraindicated agents. We do not ignore serotonin syndrome risk.
If GeneSight is used, results are filed with the limitation statement in the note.
Pregnancy status and contraception when prescribing agents with teratogenic or lactation issues.
Telehealth identity and location in Florida are verified.
Indications and differentials
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).
Family history of bipolar disorder or psychosis that changes how aggressively we screen.
Prior diagnoses that conflict with each other or with the current mental status exam.
18-minute path to the Hollywood office
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 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Lauderhill. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Lauderhill 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.
Stimulants were started before a bipolar-spectrum history was taken. That sequence is unsafe; the evaluation has to undo it carefully.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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ZIP 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Lauderhill. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Scales are chosen to match the hypothesis — we do not print every questionnaire in the building.
Opening 10 minutes: chief concern, safety, and what you want the evaluation to decide.
Questions we hear about Psychiatric Evaluations
Do you accept insurance?
Most major plans are accepted; verify benefits before the visit. Coverage is not a clinical promise.
Do you see children?
The practice is primarily adults and older adolescents, considered case-by-case.
Do you replace my therapist?
No. Psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy are complementary.
Will you prescribe on visit one?
Only when the diagnosis, safety, and monitoring plan support it. Controlled substances have a higher bar.
How long is a psychiatric evaluation?
New evaluations are typically 60–90 minutes. Follow-up length depends on risk and how many variables changed.
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.
Does Dr. Chatelier understand Caribbean cultural views on mental health?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is Haitian-American and deeply understands the cultural perspectives on mental health common in Caribbean communities. She provides respectful, culturally aware psychiatric care.
How far is Lauderhill from your office?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 20 minutes from Lauderhill via University Drive or 441. Telehealth is available for patients who prefer virtual visits.
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
Start with one thorough Psychiatric Evaluations evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Psychiatric Evaluations, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.