Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Pembroke Pines psychiatric evaluation: scales plus history
If you already carry three diagnoses from three clinics, the evaluation starts by reconciling the timeline — not by adding a fourth label.
What Psychiatric Evaluations actually includes
Booking a psychiatric evaluation is the start of a record, not a guarantee of a preferred medication.
Sleep assessment looks at insomnia, circadian delay, apnea clues, and whether poor sleep is driving the daytime syndrome or following it.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
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.
We do not combine MAOIs with contraindicated agents. We do not ignore serotonin syndrome risk.
Follow-up interval tightens when a new antidepressant, antipsychotic, or mood stabilizer is started.
Indications and differentials
Insomnia that is either a syndrome of its own or a driver of daytime psychiatric symptoms.
Out-of-state patients cannot complete a Florida telehealth evaluation while physically outside Florida.
Pediatric primary care is not the focus of this clinic; adolescents are considered case-by-case.
Antidepressant trials that failed, caused mixed features, or were never given an adequate dose/duration.
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pembroke Pines presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Pembroke Pines 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.
A previous provider documented 'depression' without asking about postpartum onset, seasonal pattern, or mixed features.
Pembroke Pines FAQs for Psychiatric Evaluations
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.
How do I prepare?
Medication list, prior psych notes, recent labs, and a timeline of symptoms. Sleep and menstrual data help.
Do you accept insurance?
Most major plans are accepted; verify benefits before the visit. Coverage is not a clinical promise.
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.
Is the visit confidential?
HIPAA applies, with the usual safety exceptions (imminent harm, mandated reports).
Is GeneSight required?
No. It is considered after failed medication trials or significant side effects.
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.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
Pembroke Pines (Broward County) has about 171,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 12 minutes from Pembroke Lakes Mall corridor and Century Village.
Labs are ordered when they could change management, not to decorate the chart.
Safety: if risk is high, we stop the routine template and use crisis pathways.
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.
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.