Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone-informed psych evaluation near Sawgrass Mills and the Amerant Bank Arena district
We document sleep architecture, menstrual or androgen history, thyroid clues, and substance use because they change the differential.
What Psychiatric Evaluations actually includes
Adult ADHD assessment uses developmental history, ASRS, and mimics (anxiety, trauma, sleep, thyroid). A childhood report card helps; a viral video does not.
Mood disorder evaluation asks about duration, anhedonia, mixed features, postpartum onset, seasonality, and hypomania — because treatment diverges.
Access from Sunrise
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Sunrise presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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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.
Psychosis, OCD, or eating-disorder questions were skipped because the template did not include them.
DSM-5-TR framing for mental health screening appointment
Not indicated solely to obtain a letter that the interview does not support.
Antidepressant trials that failed, caused mixed features, or were never given an adequate dose/duration.
Out-of-state patients cannot complete a Florida telehealth evaluation while physically outside Florida.
Perimenopausal, postpartum, PMDD, or androgen-related mood change that has not been medically reviewed.
How Psychiatric Evaluations is structured
History of present illness is a timeline, not a mood adjective. We date onsets, postpartum windows, and medication trials.
Opening 10 minutes: chief concern, safety, and what you want the evaluation to decide.
Labs are ordered when they could change management, not to decorate the chart.
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
How Sunrise patients actually get here
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.
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.
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
Medical review flags thyroid, anemia, cardiac QT risk, pregnancy, and neurologic symptoms that redirect the workup.
Clinical FAQ
Do you accept insurance?
Most major plans are accepted; verify benefits before the visit. Coverage is not a clinical promise.
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 see children?
The practice is primarily adults and older adolescents, considered case-by-case.
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.
How soon is follow-up?
Often 2–4 weeks after a new medication or a complex formulation; longer when stable.
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.
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.