Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
online mood disorder care without pretending we are licensed in 50 states
Aventura is about 20 minutes from the office. Use video when traffic is the obstacle and the case is appropriate.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Virtual appointments still require a mental status exam — camera on when risk or diagnosis requires it.
Best telehealth is the visit you would stand behind in an audit.
Aventura FAQs for Telehealth Psychiatry
Can you order labs?
Yes, to draw sites near 33160.
How close is the office if I need to convert?
About 20 minutes from Aventura to 7603 Davie Road Extension.
What platform do you use?
A HIPAA-compliant video platform. You will get a link after booking.
Do you prescribe Adderall by video?
Only if the evaluation and PDMP support it, and policy allows. Not as a first-click product.
What about emergencies?
988 or ER. Video visits are not emergency departments.
What if Zoom fails?
We call you. If safety is in question, we use emergency pathways.
Is your practice discreet for Aventura patients?
Absolutely. We maintain strict HIPAA compliance, and our telehealth option ensures complete privacy. Many Aventura patients prefer virtual appointments from their residence or office.
Do you address image-related anxiety and mood disorders?
Yes. We treat the full spectrum of anxiety and mood disorders, including those related to social pressure, perfectionism, and performance expectations common in high-achieving communities.
DSM-5-TR framing for online mood disorder care
Lab result review.
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
Hybrid plans are preferred when controlled substances or complex medical comorbidity exist.
Patients in Aventura for whom 20 minutes plus parking is the barrier.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Aventura (Miami-Dade County) has about 40,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 20 minutes from Aventura Mall and the Intracoastal waterfront.
Aventura sits in Miami-Dade County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Telehealth Psychiatry when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Convert to Hollywood office when a physical exam is needed.
If video fails, call the number on file.
Visit flow for Telehealth Psychiatry
If risk is high, stop and use crisis instructions for Miami-Dade County.
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
Same history and MSE as office, adapted to camera.
Send prescriptions only to a legitimate pharmacy.
20-minute path to the Hollywood office
ZIP 33160 is the lead postal code listed for Aventura. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Aventura patients who drive 20 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Telehealth Psychiatry visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
A previous platform banned you after a missed payment and kept the chart.
Book Telehealth Psychiatry
Request a Telehealth Psychiatry 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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Telehealth Psychiatry, 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.