Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Evaluations with a PMHNP-BC in Broward County
Hollywood office hours are weekdays 9:00–17:00; Saturday is by appointment.
Psychiatric Evaluations for Lauderhill patients
Sleep assessment looks at insomnia, circadian delay, apnea clues, and whether poor sleep is driving the daytime syndrome or following it.
Best-practice evaluation is the one that writes a differential and a monitoring plan. Star adjectives in old keywords are marketing residue, not a ranking.
Clinical FAQ
Can you evaluate psychosis?
Yes, and we will escalate to a higher level of care if outpatient treatment is unsafe.
Is the visit confidential?
HIPAA applies, with the usual safety exceptions (imminent harm, mandated reports).
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.
Do you diagnose on the first visit?
Usually we can state a working diagnosis and differential after the first complete interview. Some presentations need collateral, labs, or a second visit.
Do you treat ADHD in adults?
Yes, with a differential that includes sleep, trauma, mood, and thyroid mimics. Childhood history still matters.
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.
Does Dr. Chatelier understand Caribbean cultural views on mental health?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is Haitian-American and deeply understands the cultural perspectives on mental health common in Caribbean communities. She provides respectful, culturally aware psychiatric care.
How far is Lauderhill from your office?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 20 minutes from Lauderhill via University Drive or 441. Telehealth is available for patients who prefer virtual visits.
Indications and differentials
Family history of bipolar disorder or psychosis that changes how aggressively we screen.
Pediatric primary care is not the focus of this clinic; adolescents are considered case-by-case.
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).
Visit flow for Psychiatric Evaluations
If telehealth was used, we record why an in-office visit was or was not required.
Records from other clinicians are requested with your authorization; we do not pretend collateral is optional when the history is fragmented.
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.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderhill presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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Records from other clinicians are requested with your authorization; we do not pretend collateral is optional when the history is fragmented.
After the visit you should be able to repeat the working diagnosis and the next three steps.
How Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC practices Psychiatric Evaluations
The practice is women-owned and Haitian-led. Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC documents cultural context — including stigma in Caribbean and Latin American families — during Psychiatric Evaluations rather than treating it as an afterthought.
Informed consent for Psychiatric Evaluations covers benefits, risks, alternatives (including no medication), and the limits of telehealth. Patients can decline any lab or medication without losing access to the diagnostic formulation.
Hormone-informed psychiatry means estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and cortisol are considered when the history for Psychiatric Evaluations points there — not as a default panel on every patient.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
PDMP review before controlled substances. No stimulant start from a chat message.
Telehealth identity and location in Florida are verified.
Pregnancy status and contraception when prescribing agents with teratogenic or lactation issues.
Missed appointments after a high-risk visit trigger outreach, not silent discharge.
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
After Psychiatric Evaluations is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.