Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Rule-in / rule-out psychiatric evaluation
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
Booking a psychiatric evaluation is the start of a record, not a guarantee of a preferred medication.
Adult ADHD assessment uses developmental history, ASRS, and mimics (anxiety, trauma, sleep, thyroid). A childhood report card helps; a viral video does not.
Clinical FAQ
How do I prepare?
Medication list, prior psych notes, recent labs, and a timeline of symptoms. Sleep and menstrual data help.
Do you see children?
The practice is primarily adults and older adolescents, considered case-by-case.
Do you accept insurance?
Most major plans are accepted; verify benefits before the visit. Coverage is not a clinical promise.
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.
Where is the office?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 22 minutes from Sunrise.
Do you replace my therapist?
No. Psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy are complementary.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Psychiatric Evaluations
Labs are ordered when they could change management, not to decorate the chart.
Plan includes psychotherapy referral, medication or not, labs, and a follow-up date.
Mental status exam is documented: appearance, speech, affect, thought process, insight, cognition, and risk.
After the visit you should be able to repeat the working diagnosis and the next three steps.
Indications and differentials
Out-of-state patients cannot complete a Florida telehealth evaluation while physically outside Florida.
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 as a substitute for emergency care, inpatient psychiatry, or court-ordered forensic evaluation.
How Sunrise patients actually get here
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Sunrise patients who drive 22 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 Sunrise presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
If telehealth was used, we record why an in-office visit was or was not required.
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Sunrise presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Sunrise patients who drive 22 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
You cannot explain your symptoms in a 7-minute slot, so the note becomes a copy-forward of last year's guess.
Next step
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Psychiatric Evaluations so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Psychiatric Evaluations. Mention Sunrise 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.