Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
DSM-5-TR psychiatric evaluation serving Pompano Beach
We document sleep architecture, menstrual or androgen history, thyroid clues, and substance use because they change the differential.
Clinical scope of Psychiatric Evaluations in Broward County
Comprehensive assessment includes past treatments, doses, durations, and why they stopped — the data that actually changes the next trial.
Booking a psychiatric evaluation is the start of a record, not a guarantee of a preferred medication.
Clinical FAQ
Is GeneSight required?
No. It is considered after failed medication trials or significant side effects.
Do you see children?
The practice is primarily adults and older adolescents, considered case-by-case.
Where is the office?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 28 minutes from Pompano Beach.
What if I am in crisis?
Call 988 or go to an emergency department. This clinic is not an after-hours crisis line.
What labs might you order?
Hypothesis-driven: TSH with free T4, ferritin, vitamin D, B12, folate, CBC, CMP, and selected hormones. Not every patient needs every test.
How soon is follow-up?
Often 2–4 weeks after a new medication or a complex formulation; longer when stable.
What insurance do you accept for Pompano Beach patients?
We accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United, and more. Call (888) 307-2199 to verify your specific plan before your first visit.
Can you prescribe medication at the first appointment?
After a thorough psychiatric evaluation, Dr. Chatelier may recommend medication as part of your treatment plan. Initial evaluations typically last 60-90 minutes to ensure we understand your complete picture.
Indications and differentials
Prior diagnoses that conflict with each other or with the current mental status exam.
Substance use that may be inducing or masking a primary psychiatric disorder.
Not indicated solely to obtain a letter that the interview does not support.
Insomnia that is either a syndrome of its own or a driver of daytime psychiatric symptoms.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Benzodiazepines, when used, have an indication, a taper plan, and a discussion of dependence.
PDMP review before controlled substances. No stimulant start from a chat message.
Higher level of care is recommended when outpatient Psychiatric Evaluations cannot hold the risk.
QT, sodium, TSH, and metabolic labs when the chosen medication class requires them.
How Pompano Beach patients actually get here
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Pompano Beach patients who drive 28 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 Pompano Beach presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Labs are ordered when they could change management, not to decorate the chart.
Scales are chosen to match the hypothesis — we do not print every questionnaire in the building.
From intake to follow-up: Psychiatric Evaluations
Labs are ordered when they could change management, not to decorate the chart.
History of present illness is a timeline, not a mood adjective. We date onsets, postpartum windows, and medication trials.
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.
Next step
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.