Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Clinical intake for affordable mental health assessment in Oakland Park
Telehealth is a setting, not a different standard of diagnosis.
Clinical scope of Psychiatric Evaluations in Broward County
Anxiety evaluation separates GAD, panic, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and medical mimics such as hyperthyroidism or stimulant toxicity.
Screening appointments can triage; they do not replace a full evaluation when bipolar, psychosis, or perinatal risk is on the table.
How Oakland Park patients actually get here
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Oakland Park include Downtown Oakland Park, Twin Lakes, and the North Andrews area. ZIP codes 33304, 33305, 33306, 33308 map to this service-area page.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Oakland Park patients who drive 22 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Safety: if risk is high, we stop the routine template and use crisis pathways.
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.
DSM-5-TR framing for affordable mental health assessment
Pediatric primary care is not the focus of this clinic; adolescents are considered case-by-case.
Eating-pattern change with medical risk (restriction, purging, electrolyte clues).
Prior diagnoses that conflict with each other or with the current mental status exam.
Out-of-state patients cannot complete a Florida telehealth evaluation while physically outside Florida.
Clinical FAQ
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 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.
Is the visit confidential?
HIPAA applies, with the usual safety exceptions (imminent harm, mandated reports).
Do hormones cause psychiatric symptoms?
They can contribute. They rarely explain an entire syndrome by themselves. We test when the history points there.
Will you prescribe on visit one?
Only when the diagnosis, safety, and monitoring plan support it. Controlled substances have a higher bar.
How soon is follow-up?
Often 2–4 weeks after a new medication or a complex formulation; longer when stable.
Do you treat anxiety related to life transitions?
Yes. Life transitions — career changes, relocations, relationship shifts — are common triggers for anxiety and depression. Our evaluations assess these factors and create targeted treatment plans.
How far is Oakland Park from your office?
Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from Oakland Park. Telehealth appointments are also available for follow-up medication management visits.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
PDMP review before controlled substances. No stimulant start from a chat message.
Missed appointments after a high-risk visit trigger outreach, not silent discharge.
QT, sodium, TSH, and metabolic labs when the chosen medication class requires them.
Benzodiazepines, when used, have an indication, a taper plan, and a discussion of dependence.
Access from Oakland Park
ZIP 33304 is the lead postal code listed for Oakland Park. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Oakland Park patients who drive 22 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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.
Side effects were labeled 'anxiety' instead of akathisia, hyponatremia, or thyroid over-replacement.
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.
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.