Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Rule-in / rule-out psychiatric evaluation
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
Mood disorder evaluation asks about duration, anhedonia, mixed features, postpartum onset, seasonality, and hypomania — because treatment diverges.
Anxiety evaluation separates GAD, panic, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and medical mimics such as hyperthyroidism or stimulant toxicity.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Telehealth identity and location in Florida are verified.
Collateral from a partner or parent is requested when insight is limited — with consent.
Missed appointments after a high-risk visit trigger outreach, not silent discharge.
If GeneSight is used, results are filed with the limitation statement in the note.
How Pembroke Pines patients actually get here
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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.
If telehealth was used, we record why an in-office visit was or was not required.
After the visit you should be able to repeat the working diagnosis and the next three steps.
Indications and differentials
Eating-pattern change with medical risk (restriction, purging, electrolyte clues).
Not indicated as a substitute for emergency care, inpatient psychiatry, or court-ordered forensic evaluation.
Insomnia that is either a syndrome of its own or a driver of daytime psychiatric symptoms.
Perimenopausal, postpartum, PMDD, or androgen-related mood change that has not been medically reviewed.
Pembroke Pines FAQs for Psychiatric Evaluations
Do you replace my therapist?
No. Psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy are complementary.
Is GeneSight required?
No. It is considered after failed medication trials or significant side effects.
Will you prescribe on visit one?
Only when the diagnosis, safety, and monitoring plan support it. Controlled substances have a higher bar.
Is the visit confidential?
HIPAA applies, with the usual safety exceptions (imminent harm, mandated reports).
Where is the office?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 12 minutes from Pembroke Pines.
Can you evaluate psychosis?
Yes, and we will escalate to a higher level of care if outpatient treatment is unsafe.
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.
Visit flow for Psychiatric Evaluations
Labs are ordered when they could change management, not to decorate the chart.
Plan includes psychotherapy referral, medication or not, labs, and a follow-up date.
History of present illness is a timeline, not a mood adjective. We date onsets, postpartum windows, and medication trials.
Medical review flags thyroid, anemia, cardiac QT risk, pregnancy, and neurologic symptoms that redirect the workup.
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.
After Psychiatric Evaluations is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.