Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Adult psychiatric evaluation for Sunrise patients
If you already carry three diagnoses from three clinics, the evaluation starts by reconciling the timeline — not by adding a fourth label.
Psychiatric Evaluations for Sunrise patients
Initial consults at this clinic are scheduled as 60–90 minutes because a 20-minute slot cannot hold a reliable differential.
Screening appointments can triage; they do not replace a full evaluation when bipolar, psychosis, or perinatal risk is on the table.
Indications and differentials
Pediatric primary care is not the focus of this clinic; adolescents are considered case-by-case.
Insomnia that is either a syndrome of its own or a driver of daytime psychiatric symptoms.
Family history of bipolar disorder or psychosis that changes how aggressively we screen.
Prior diagnoses that conflict with each other or with the current mental status exam.
Why Sunrise presentations look the way they do
You were told you 'don't look depressed,' which is not a diagnostic criterion.
You were told to 'just try yoga' when the presentation was major depressive disorder with anhedonia and insomnia.
You cycle through primary care, a therapist, and a telehealth app that cannot see each other's notes.
Access from Sunrise
ZIP 33313 is the lead postal code listed for Sunrise. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Sunrise include New River, Springtree, and the Flamingo Road corridor. ZIP codes 33313, 33322, 33323, 33325 map to this service-area page.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Sunrise presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Labs were never ordered despite fatigue, hair loss, cold intolerance, or perimenopausal flooding.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Sunrise (Broward County) has about 96,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 22 minutes from Sawgrass Mills and the Amerant Bank Arena district.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Psychiatric Evaluations visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Before the visit: intake forms, medication list, prior labs. Incomplete forms shrink the diagnostic hour.
Medical review flags thyroid, anemia, cardiac QT risk, pregnancy, and neurologic symptoms that redirect the workup.
Outcomes we target — without promising them
An evaluation long enough that you do not have to triage your own symptoms in the parking lot.
A written diagnostic formulation you can reuse — not a one-line ICD code.
Perinatal and hormone-linked mood history taken as medical history, not as personality.
Clear follow-up interval instead of 'return if needed.'
Eating-pattern questions that do not reduce everything to 'willpower.'
Sunrise FAQs for Psychiatric Evaluations
Can you evaluate psychosis?
Yes, and we will escalate to a higher level of care if outpatient treatment is unsafe.
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.
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 hormones cause psychiatric symptoms?
They can contribute. They rarely explain an entire syndrome by themselves. We test when the history points there.
Can I use this evaluation for a legal letter?
Only if the interview actually supports the opinion. We do not write unsupported letters.
Do you accept insurance for Sunrise patients?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans. Call us at (888) 307-2199 to verify your specific coverage before your first appointment.
Can I get evening or weekend telehealth appointments?
We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate work schedules. Contact our office to discuss available appointment times.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.