Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Initial psychiatric consult for Oakland Park and Broward County
This page is for people who need a diagnosis formulated — not a same-day stimulant script from a portal message.
What Psychiatric Evaluations actually includes
Hormone-mood assessment reviews estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and cortisol clues without claiming every mood symptom is endocrine.
Best-practice evaluation is the one that writes a differential and a monitoring plan. Star adjectives in old keywords are marketing residue, not a ranking.
How Oakland Park patients actually get here
Oakland Park 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.
Oakland Park (Broward County) has about 45,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 22 minutes from Downtown Oakland Park and the Dixie Highway arts corridor.
Before the visit: intake forms, medication list, prior labs. Incomplete forms shrink the diagnostic hour.
Records from other clinicians are requested with your authorization; we do not pretend collateral is optional when the history is fragmented.
Questions we hear about Psychiatric Evaluations
Can I use this evaluation for a legal letter?
Only if the interview actually supports the opinion. We do not write unsupported letters.
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 hormones cause psychiatric symptoms?
They can contribute. They rarely explain an entire syndrome by themselves. We test when the history points there.
Do you accept insurance?
Most major plans are accepted; verify benefits before the visit. Coverage is not a clinical promise.
Can you evaluate psychosis?
Yes, and we will escalate to a higher level of care if outpatient treatment is unsafe.
Do you see children?
The practice is primarily adults and older adolescents, considered case-by-case.
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.
Monitoring and safety in Psychiatric Evaluations
PDMP review before controlled substances. No stimulant start from a chat message.
Pregnancy status and contraception when prescribing agents with teratogenic or lactation issues.
QT, sodium, TSH, and metabolic labs when the chosen medication class requires them.
Informed consent is documented for off-label use when evidence supports it and alternatives were discussed.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated solely to obtain a letter that the interview does not support.
Pediatric primary care is not the focus of this clinic; adolescents are considered case-by-case.
Substance use that may be inducing or masking a primary psychiatric disorder.
Adult ADHD concern with childhood onset clues or with strong mimic risk (sleep, trauma, mood).
From intake to follow-up: Psychiatric Evaluations
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
Opening 10 minutes: chief concern, safety, and what you want the evaluation to decide.
Plan includes psychotherapy referral, medication or not, labs, and a follow-up date.
If telehealth was used, we record why an in-office visit was or was not required.
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.
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.
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.