Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Comprehensive psychiatric assessment — Sunrise, FL
We document sleep architecture, menstrual or androgen history, thyroid clues, and substance use because they change the differential.
Psychiatric Evaluations for Sunrise patients
Anxiety evaluation separates GAD, panic, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and medical mimics such as hyperthyroidism or stimulant toxicity.
Booking a psychiatric evaluation is the start of a record, not a guarantee of a preferred medication.
From intake to follow-up: Psychiatric Evaluations
Safety: if risk is high, we stop the routine template and use crisis pathways.
If telehealth was used, we record why an in-office visit was or was not required.
Mental status exam is documented: appearance, speech, affect, thought process, insight, cognition, and risk.
Scales are chosen to match the hypothesis — we do not print every questionnaire in the building.
How Sunrise patients actually get here
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.
Sunrise 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.
Scales are chosen to match the hypothesis — we do not print every questionnaire in the building.
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
Protocol elements we do not skip
PDMP review before controlled substances. No stimulant start from a chat message.
Missed appointments after a high-risk visit trigger outreach, not silent discharge.
Pregnancy status and contraception when prescribing agents with teratogenic or lactation issues.
Follow-up interval tightens when a new antidepressant, antipsychotic, or mood stabilizer is started.
Questions we hear about Psychiatric Evaluations
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.
Do you treat ADHD in adults?
Yes, with a differential that includes sleep, trauma, mood, and thyroid mimics. Childhood history still matters.
Is the visit confidential?
HIPAA applies, with the usual safety exceptions (imminent harm, mandated reports).
How soon is follow-up?
Often 2–4 weeks after a new medication or a complex formulation; longer when stable.
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.
Can the evaluation be done by video?
Often yes if you are physically in Florida and a physical exam is not required. High-risk, first-episode psychosis, or complex medical cases may need the Hollywood office.
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.
Indications and differentials
Antidepressant trials that failed, caused mixed features, or were never given an adequate dose/duration.
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.
eating disorder psych eval is treated as a presenting complaint that still has to survive a differential, not as a self-diagnosis we rubber-stamp.
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Psychiatric Evaluations, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.