Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
comprehensive psych assessment with a PMHNP-BC in Broward County
Bring prior labs, medication lists, and therapy notes. Repeating the entire life history from zero wastes the diagnostic hour.
Clinical scope of Psychiatric Evaluations in Broward County
Booking a psychiatric evaluation is the start of a record, not a guarantee of a preferred medication.
Anxiety evaluation separates GAD, panic, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and medical mimics such as hyperthyroidism or stimulant toxicity.
Visit flow for Psychiatric Evaluations
Labs are ordered when they could change management, not to decorate the chart.
Mental status exam is documented: appearance, speech, affect, thought process, insight, cognition, and risk.
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
Plan includes psychotherapy referral, medication or not, labs, and a follow-up date.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33023, 33024, 33025, 33026
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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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Pembroke Pines include Chapel Trail, Pembroke Falls, Century Village, and the Pines Boulevard spine. ZIP codes 33023, 33024, 33025, 33026 map to this service-area page.
ADHD was diagnosed from a TikTok checklist; executive function, trauma, and sleep apnea were never separated.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Safety screen every visit: SI/HI, psychosis, inability to care for self, and intoxication.
Higher level of care is recommended when outpatient Psychiatric Evaluations cannot hold the risk.
We do not combine MAOIs with contraindicated agents. We do not ignore serotonin syndrome risk.
Telehealth identity and location in Florida are verified.
Indications and differentials
Eating-pattern change with medical risk (restriction, purging, electrolyte clues).
Adult ADHD concern with childhood onset clues or with strong mimic risk (sleep, trauma, mood).
A request for a second opinion before a major medication change or a disability form.
Antidepressant trials that failed, caused mixed features, or were never given an adequate dose/duration.
Questions we hear about Psychiatric Evaluations
How do I prepare?
Medication list, prior psych notes, recent labs, and a timeline of symptoms. Sleep and menstrual data help.
Do you diagnose on the first visit?
Usually we can state a working diagnosis and differential after the first complete interview. Some presentations need collateral, labs, or a second visit.
Do you accept insurance?
Most major plans are accepted; verify benefits before the visit. Coverage is not a clinical promise.
Do hormones cause psychiatric symptoms?
They can contribute. They rarely explain an entire syndrome by themselves. We test when the history points there.
Is GeneSight required?
No. It is considered after failed medication trials or significant side effects.
Do you replace my therapist?
No. Psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy are complementary.
How close are you to Pembroke Pines?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 10 minutes from central Pembroke Pines via Pines Boulevard or Sheridan Street. We also offer telehealth for maximum convenience.
Do you serve Century Village Pembroke Pines?
Yes, we serve many patients from Century Village and specialize in age-related mood changes, medication management for seniors, and hormone therapy.
Next step
After Psychiatric Evaluations is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
Request a Psychiatric Evaluations visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
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.