Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional telepsych: we can order labs to a local draw site
Telehealth is a setting. The interview, risk assessment, and consent are not shorter because the camera is on.
What Telehealth Psychiatry actually includes
Online mood-disorder care still screens mixed features.
Leftover affordable-online slugs are not a discount product.
20-minute path to the Hollywood office
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Aventura include The Waterways, Williams Island, and the Biscayne Boulevard corridor. ZIP codes 33160, 33180 map to this service-area page.
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.
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.
A dropped call during a suicide-risk question with no callback.
Protocol elements we do not skip
End visit if another person is coaching answers off-camera in a way that corrupts history.
Convert to office if video cannot complete risk assessment.
Minors: guardian presence rules.
Do not use SMS for clinical decision-making.
DSM-5-TR framing for remote med management
Hybrid plans are preferred when controlled substances or complex medical comorbidity exist.
Not indicated as covert care in an unsafe household if privacy cannot be obtained — we will problem-solve or use office.
First visit in-office is recommended when records are chaotic or risk is unclear.
Perinatal patients may use video for counseling and some follow-up; obstetric emergencies are not telehealth.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
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.
No dual-tasking (driving) during visits.
If video fails, call the number on file.
Questions we hear about Telehealth Psychiatry
Is 'online psychiatrist' an MD?
Consumer language. Your clinician is a PMHNP-BC. We do not hide that.
Do you prescribe Adderall by video?
Only if the evaluation and PDMP support it, and policy allows. Not as a first-click product.
Can you order labs?
Yes, to draw sites near 33160.
Is this the same as therapy?
No. This is medical psychiatric care. Therapy referrals remain separate.
What about emergencies?
988 or ER. Video visits are not emergency departments.
Can I do the first visit by video?
Often yes if privacy and risk allow. We may require Hollywood for complex or high-risk cases.
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.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Telehealth Psychiatry, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Telehealth Psychiatry. Mention Aventura 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.