Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Clinical intake for walk-in psych evaluation in Lighthouse Point
We document sleep architecture, menstrual or androgen history, thyroid clues, and substance use because they change the differential.
What Psychiatric Evaluations actually includes
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.
Psychosis evaluation treats hallucinations, delusions, and disorganization as time-sensitive. Substance-induced and mood-with-psychosis are on the differential.
What we rule in — and rule out
Insomnia that is either a syndrome of its own or a driver of daytime psychiatric symptoms.
Not indicated as a substitute for emergency care, inpatient psychiatry, or court-ordered forensic evaluation.
A request for a second opinion before a major medication change or a disability form.
Prior diagnoses that conflict with each other or with the current mental status exam.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Patients can request a copy of the formulation; mystery diagnoses are not a clinical style.
Pregnancy status and contraception when prescribing agents with teratogenic or lactation issues.
Informed consent is documented for off-label use when evidence supports it and alternatives were discussed.
PDMP review before controlled substances. No stimulant start from a chat message.
Access from Lighthouse Point
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lighthouse Point patients who drive 32 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Lighthouse Point 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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lighthouse Point include The Venetian Isles and Sample Road east of US-1. ZIP codes 33064 map to this service-area page.
The last evaluation ended with a prescription and no explanation of monitoring, risks, or alternatives.
Lighthouse Point 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.
Do you treat ADHD in adults?
Yes, with a differential that includes sleep, trauma, mood, and thyroid mimics. Childhood history still matters.
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.
Can you evaluate psychosis?
Yes, and we will escalate to a higher level of care if outpatient treatment is unsafe.
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 you offer pharmacogenetic testing?
Yes. We offer pharmacogenetic (GeneSight) testing to determine which psychiatric medications are most likely to be effective for your specific genetic makeup, reducing trial-and-error in medication selection.
What makes your evaluations comprehensive?
Our initial evaluations last 60-90 minutes and include clinical assessment, review of functional lab options, hormone screening discussion, and a personalized treatment plan — not a 15-minute med check.
From intake to follow-up: Psychiatric Evaluations
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.
History of present illness is a timeline, not a mood adjective. We date onsets, postpartum windows, and medication trials.
Formulation is shared in plain language: what is likely, what is possible, what we are watching.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.