Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone-informed psych evaluation near Wilton Drive and the Pride Center district
Wilton Manors ZIP 33305: service-area care from one Hollywood medical home.
Clinical scope of Psychiatric Evaluations in Broward County
Comprehensive assessment includes past treatments, doses, durations, and why they stopped — the data that actually changes the next trial.
Adult ADHD assessment uses developmental history, ASRS, and mimics (anxiety, trauma, sleep, thyroid). A childhood report card helps; a viral video does not.
Questions we hear about Psychiatric Evaluations
Can you evaluate psychosis?
Yes, and we will escalate to a higher level of care if outpatient treatment is unsafe.
Is GeneSight required?
No. It is considered after failed medication trials or significant side effects.
Is the visit confidential?
HIPAA applies, with the usual safety exceptions (imminent harm, mandated reports).
Can I use this evaluation for a legal letter?
Only if the interview actually supports the opinion. We do not write unsupported letters.
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.
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.
Protocol elements we do not skip
We do not combine MAOIs with contraindicated agents. We do not ignore serotonin syndrome risk.
QT, sodium, TSH, and metabolic labs when the chosen medication class requires them.
Follow-up interval tightens when a new antidepressant, antipsychotic, or mood stabilizer is started.
Pregnancy status and contraception when prescribing agents with teratogenic or lactation issues.
From intake to follow-up: Psychiatric Evaluations
Formulation is shared in plain language: what is likely, what is possible, what we are watching.
History of present illness is a timeline, not a mood adjective. We date onsets, postpartum windows, and medication trials.
Scales are chosen to match the hypothesis — we do not print every questionnaire in the building.
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.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Wilton Manors presentations. Psychiatric Evaluations intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Formulation is shared in plain language: what is likely, what is possible, what we are watching.
Records from other clinicians are requested with your authorization; we do not pretend collateral is optional when the history is fragmented.
What we rule in — and rule out
Eating-pattern change with medical risk (restriction, purging, electrolyte clues).
Out-of-state patients cannot complete a Florida telehealth evaluation while physically outside Florida.
Pediatric primary care is not the focus of this clinic; adolescents are considered case-by-case.
Adult ADHD concern with childhood onset clues or with strong mimic risk (sleep, trauma, mood).
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
If Psychiatric Evaluations is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Psychiatric Evaluations. Mention Wilton Manors 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.