Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Initial psychiatric consult for Lauderhill and Broward County
Lauderhill ZIP 33311: service-area care from one Hollywood medical home.
Clinical scope of Psychiatric Evaluations in Broward County
Mental health assessment in this practice means structured interviewing plus scales. Screening is not the same as a full diagnostic formulation.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Psychiatric Evaluations
Opening 10 minutes: chief concern, safety, and what you want the evaluation to decide.
Records from other clinicians are requested with your authorization; we do not pretend collateral is optional when the history is fragmented.
Mental status exam is documented: appearance, speech, affect, thought process, insight, cognition, and risk.
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.
Lauderhill FAQs for Psychiatric Evaluations
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.
How soon is follow-up?
Often 2–4 weeks after a new medication or a complex formulation; longer when stable.
Where is the office?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 18 minutes from Lauderhill.
Do you see children?
The practice is primarily adults and older adolescents, considered case-by-case.
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.
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.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Follow-up interval tightens when a new antidepressant, antipsychotic, or mood stabilizer is started.
Patients can request a copy of the formulation; mystery diagnoses are not a clinical style.
Informed consent is documented for off-label use when evidence supports it and alternatives were discussed.
Collateral from a partner or parent is requested when insight is limited — with consent.
What we rule in — and rule out
Family history of bipolar disorder or psychosis that changes how aggressively we screen.
Not indicated as a substitute for emergency care, inpatient psychiatry, or court-ordered forensic evaluation.
Not indicated solely to obtain a letter that the interview does not support.
Antidepressant trials that failed, caused mixed features, or were never given an adequate dose/duration.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lauderhill patients who drive 18 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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.
History of present illness is a timeline, not a mood adjective. We date onsets, postpartum windows, and medication trials.
Safety: if risk is high, we stop the routine template and use crisis pathways.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
After Psychiatric Evaluations is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.