Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone-informed psych evaluation near Pompano Beach Pier and the Atlantic Boulevard corridor
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
Mental health assessment in this practice means structured interviewing plus scales. Screening is not the same as a full diagnostic formulation.
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.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
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Pompano Beach 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.
Pompano Beach (Broward County) has about 112,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from Pompano Beach Pier and the Atlantic Boulevard corridor.
Side effects were labeled 'anxiety' instead of akathisia, hyponatremia, or thyroid over-replacement.
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.
Informed consent is documented for off-label use when evidence supports it and alternatives were discussed.
If GeneSight is used, results are filed with the limitation statement in the note.
Questions we hear about Psychiatric Evaluations
Is GeneSight required?
No. It is considered after failed medication trials or significant side effects.
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.
Is the visit confidential?
HIPAA applies, with the usual safety exceptions (imminent harm, mandated reports).
Is this a psychiatrist (MD/DO)?
Care is provided by Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC — a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She diagnoses and prescribes within Florida APRN scope. She is not an MD psychiatrist.
Do you replace my therapist?
No. Psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy are complementary.
Do you accept insurance?
Most major plans are accepted; verify benefits before the visit. Coverage is not a clinical promise.
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.
What we rule in — and rule out
Substance use that may be inducing or masking a primary psychiatric disorder.
Antidepressant trials that failed, caused mixed features, or were never given an adequate dose/duration.
hormone mood assessment is treated as a presenting complaint that still has to survive a differential, not as a self-diagnosis we rubber-stamp.
Perimenopausal, postpartum, PMDD, or androgen-related mood change that has not been medically reviewed.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Pompano Beach include Old Pompano, Cresthaven, and the beach barrier island. ZIP codes 33060, 33062, 33064, 33069 map to this service-area page.
ZIP 33060 is the lead postal code listed for Pompano Beach. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Mental status exam is documented: appearance, speech, affect, thought process, insight, cognition, and risk.
If telehealth was used, we record why an in-office visit was or was not required.
Next step
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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Psychiatric Evaluations. Mention Pompano Beach so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.