Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Comprehensive psychiatric assessment — Wilton Manors, FL
Patients driving from Wilton Manors (22 min) can complete the first evaluation in Hollywood or, when clinically appropriate, by Florida telehealth.
Psychiatric Evaluations for Wilton Manors patients
Adult ADHD assessment uses developmental history, ASRS, and mimics (anxiety, trauma, sleep, thyroid). A childhood report card helps; a viral video does not.
Psychosis evaluation treats hallucinations, delusions, and disorganization as time-sensitive. Substance-induced and mood-with-psychosis are on the differential.
Visit flow for Psychiatric Evaluations
History of present illness is a timeline, not a mood adjective. We date onsets, postpartum windows, and medication trials.
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
Plan includes psychotherapy referral, medication or not, labs, and a follow-up date.
After the visit you should be able to repeat the working diagnosis and the next three steps.
How Wilton Manors patients actually get here
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South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Wilton Manors presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Psychiatric review of systems covers mood, anxiety, psychosis, OCD, trauma, ADHD, sleep, eating, and substance use even if you came for only one of those.
Opening 10 minutes: chief concern, safety, and what you want the evaluation to decide.
Wilton Manors FAQs for Psychiatric Evaluations
Where is the office?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 22 minutes from Wilton Manors.
How long is a psychiatric evaluation?
New evaluations are typically 60–90 minutes. Follow-up length depends on risk and how many variables changed.
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 I use this evaluation for a legal letter?
Only if the interview actually supports the opinion. We do not write unsupported letters.
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.
How do I prepare?
Medication list, prior psych notes, recent labs, and a timeline of symptoms. Sleep and menstrual data help.
Do you provide LGBTQ+-affirming psychiatric care?
Yes. We provide competent, affirming psychiatric care for all patients. Our hormone therapy services and psychiatric evaluations are delivered with respect for every patient's identity.
Can you coordinate hormone therapy with psychiatric medication?
Absolutely. This is one of our specialties. We understand the interplay between hormone levels and mood, and manage both under one clinical roof for optimal outcomes.
Access from Wilton Manors
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Wilton Manors presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Wilton Manors include Wilton Drive, Coral Gardens, and the Middle River corridor. ZIP codes 33305, 33306, 33334 map to this service-area page.
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PHQ-9 was never scored, or it was scored once and never repeated, so nobody can tell whether treatment is working.
What we rule in — and rule out
Antidepressant trials that failed, caused mixed features, or were never given an adequate dose/duration.
Prior diagnoses that conflict with each other or with the current mental status exam.
Pediatric primary care is not the focus of this clinic; adolescents are considered case-by-case.
Eating-pattern change with medical risk (restriction, purging, electrolyte clues).
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
Request a Psychiatric Evaluations visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
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.