Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
DSM-5-TR psychiatric evaluation serving North Miami Beach
We document sleep architecture, menstrual or androgen history, thyroid clues, and substance use because they change the differential.
What Psychiatric Evaluations actually includes
Hormone-mood assessment reviews estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and cortisol clues without claiming every mood symptom is endocrine.
Adult ADHD assessment uses developmental history, ASRS, and mimics (anxiety, trauma, sleep, thyroid). A childhood report card helps; a viral video does not.
Visit flow for Psychiatric Evaluations
After the visit you should be able to repeat the working diagnosis and the next three steps.
Opening 10 minutes: chief concern, safety, and what you want the evaluation to decide.
Safety: if risk is high, we stop the routine template and use crisis pathways.
Formulation is shared in plain language: what is likely, what is possible, what we are watching.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Missed appointments after a high-risk visit trigger outreach, not silent discharge.
Follow-up interval tightens when a new antidepressant, antipsychotic, or mood stabilizer is started.
Telehealth identity and location in Florida are verified.
PDMP review before controlled substances. No stimulant start from a chat message.
Access from North Miami Beach
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in North Miami Beach presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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ZIP 33160 is the lead postal code listed for North Miami Beach. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
The last evaluation ended with a prescription and no explanation of monitoring, risks, or alternatives.
Questions we hear about Psychiatric Evaluations
What labs might you order?
Hypothesis-driven: TSH with free T4, ferritin, vitamin D, B12, folate, CBC, CMP, and selected hormones. Not every patient needs every test.
Do you replace my therapist?
No. Psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy are complementary.
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.
Do hormones cause psychiatric symptoms?
They can contribute. They rarely explain an entire syndrome by themselves. We test when the history points there.
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 North Miami Beach residents use your Hollywood office?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 15 minutes from North Miami Beach via I-95. We also offer telehealth for routine medication management and follow-up appointments.
Do you understand immigration-related mental health challenges?
Yes. We see many patients dealing with adjustment stress, anxiety related to immigration experiences, and intergenerational trauma. Our evaluations consider these cultural and social factors alongside clinical symptoms.
DSM-5-TR framing for best psychiatrist evaluation
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.
Adult ADHD concern with childhood onset clues or with strong mimic risk (sleep, trauma, mood).
New or unexplained mood, anxiety, attentional, or psychotic symptoms lasting beyond a brief adjustment reaction.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Psychiatric Evaluations can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.