Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Adult psychiatric evaluation for Pembroke Pines patients
If you already carry three diagnoses from three clinics, the evaluation starts by reconciling the timeline — not by adding a fourth label.
Psychiatric Evaluations for Pembroke Pines patients
Walk-in language on older URLs means we will try to find an earlier slot when risk is high — not that a diagnostic interview happens in a lobby.
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
Mental status exam is documented: appearance, speech, affect, thought process, insight, cognition, and risk.
Safety: if risk is high, we stop the routine template and use crisis pathways.
After the visit you should be able to repeat the working diagnosis and the next three steps.
Scales are chosen to match the hypothesis — we do not print every questionnaire in the building.
Indications and differentials
Family history of bipolar disorder or psychosis that changes how aggressively we screen.
Prior diagnoses that conflict with each other or with the current mental status exam.
Adult ADHD concern with childhood onset clues or with strong mimic risk (sleep, trauma, mood).
functional psych evaluation is treated as a presenting complaint that still has to survive a differential, not as a self-diagnosis we rubber-stamp.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33023, 33024, 33025, 33026
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Pembroke Pines patients who drive 12 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
ZIP 33023 is the lead postal code listed for Pembroke Pines. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pembroke Pines presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
You fear judgment, so you minimize alcohol, cannabis, or trauma — and the formulation stays wrong.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Safety screen every visit: SI/HI, psychosis, inability to care for self, and intoxication.
Follow-up interval tightens when a new antidepressant, antipsychotic, or mood stabilizer is started.
Pregnancy status and contraception when prescribing agents with teratogenic or lactation issues.
PDMP review before controlled substances. No stimulant start from a chat message.
Clinical FAQ
How do I prepare?
Medication list, prior psych notes, recent labs, and a timeline of symptoms. Sleep and menstrual data help.
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.
How soon is follow-up?
Often 2–4 weeks after a new medication or a complex formulation; longer when stable.
What if I am in crisis?
Call 988 or go to an emergency department. This clinic is not an after-hours crisis line.
Will you prescribe on visit one?
Only when the diagnosis, safety, and monitoring plan support it. Controlled substances have a higher bar.
How long is a psychiatric evaluation?
New evaluations are typically 60–90 minutes. Follow-up length depends on risk and how many variables changed.
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.
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
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.